Antique Match Safes
14k Vesta Match Safe
Located in Montreal, QC
14k yellow gold Vesta match safe with elaborate work. Acid tested 14k. Measures 1 3/8 inches x 1
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Match Safes
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Sterling Etched Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Sterling Etched Match safe from the late 1900's UK. Hand etched with ornate scroll
Category
Early 1900s Antique Match Safes
Antique Silver Golfing Match Safe, Vesta Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf Vesta case
A round antique silver golfing match safe with striker on the bottom. The match
Category
Early 1900s English Sporting Art Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
19th Century Sterling Art Nouveau Match Safe Collection
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Collection of six extraordinary sterling match safes. Largest 3" x 2", smallest 2 1/4" x 1 1/2
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
An Art Nouveau Purest Silver Sterline Match Safe c.1900
Located in Stamford, CT
This match safe is made of the finest and most pure sterling silver known as sterline. The front
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
3 Horn, Wood and Silver Match Safes or Trinket Boxes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely little group of three Victorian Match safes and little trinket boxes.
One is horn with
Category
19th Century British Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique petite bronze dragon / griffin pattern repousse match safe / vesta with an ornate all-over
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Bronze
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.75 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
English Victorian Antique Silverplate Barrel “Match Safe” Cane Walking Stick
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VICTORIAN SILVERPLATE BARREL-FORM "MATCH SAFE" HANDLED EBONIZED CANE
Underside of screw-on lid
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
$1,150
H 35.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
1910s Sterling Silver Blankinton Match Safe • Automobile Chauffeur Driver
By Blankinton
Co.
Located in Lancaster, PA
A striking and highly detailed sterling silver match safe, this c. 1910s example attributed to
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
$1,295
H 2.75 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Antique Gilbert Sterling Silver Match Safe Vesta Case with Monogram #21300
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver match safe/vesta case by F.S Gilbert & Co, with monogram.
Monogram appears
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Dutch Mahogany And Satinwood Match Safes
Located in Essex, MA
Meant to hang on a wall. Barrel shape with alternating woods. Lift lid and cutout back to hang on a wall. Commonly referred to as treen ware.
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Match Safes
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian figural matchsafe or vesta.
In sterling silver.
In the shape of a heart.
Made by William Hair Haseler of Birmingham, England in 1898.
With engraved leaf decorati...
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$595
H 1.59 in W 1.43 in D 0.55 in
Antique French Enamel and Gilt Brass Vesta Case, circa 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A delightful antique French vesta case (match safe), finely crafted in gilt brass and decorated
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique Gilt Metal Enamel Vesta Case Maltese Dog with Red Bow, circa 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A charming antique vesta case (match safe) featuring a beautifully hand-painted enamel portrait of
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
An Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Vesta Case in the Form of a Devil’s Head
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An amusing sterling silver novelty vesta case / match safe in the form of a devil's head. The face
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$600
H 1.63 in W 1.5 in D 0.88 in
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley
Hubbard 1800
s
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Brass tables, call bells, candlestick holders, clocks, match safes, lamps, architectural grilles
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Match Safes
Materials
Brass
$2,329
H 23.23 in Dm 5.91 in
Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel Calling Card Vesta Case, 1887
Located in Rotterdam, NL
vivid.
Victorian vesta cases (or match safes) were popular personal accessories in the 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Art Nouveau Vesta Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique sterling silver match safe, also known as a vesta case, is a finely crafted example of
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Vesta or Matchsafe
By Wang Hing
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
silver match safe!
Date:
Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Native American Indian Motif "Note Holder" American, Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
left (see image). It is 2 7/8" high x 2" wide resembling and in the style of a match safe; probably
Category
1880s American Native American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,685
H 2.88 in W 2 in D 0.35 in
Indian Chief Motif Porcelain Humidor, American, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
that topic; note cigar store "Indians", match safes, and humidors. This is a very desirable and item of
Category
Early 1900s American Native American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Porcelain
English Silver and Enamel Vesta Case with Fox Hunting Scene, circa 1890–1910
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A fine and highly decorative English sterling silver vesta case (match safe), hallmarked in London
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
$2,555
H 0.36 in W 1.23 in L 2.25 in
Bradley
Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns
Arch
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
measuring tapes and match safes during the war years.
The discovery of oil in Pennsylvania in 1859 also
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Antique Match Safes
Materials
Iron
Louis Kuppenheim 1900 Germany Neo Classic Vesta Oval Box In .900 Silver Pill Box
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
States they are more prosaically know as match safes. The first successful friction match appeared in
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$708 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.81 in W 0.98 in D 0.67 in
GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1905 Austria Mechanical Vesta Wick Case In 900 Sterling Silver
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Miami, FL
they are more prosaically know as match safes. The first successful friction match appeared in 1826
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,400 Sale Price
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H 2.75 in W 1.77 in D 0.63 in
Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo
By Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
the more original term “match safes” was used.
MEIJI PERIOD
was an era of Japanese history that
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Match Safes
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Unger Brothers Art Nouveau Match Safe with Ethereal Nymph Lighting Up
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe. Made by Unger Bros in Newark, ca 1900. Shaped rectangle
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,000
H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Unger Bros Art Nouveau Loves-Me-Loves-Me-Not Daisy Match Safe
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe. Made by Unger Bros in Newark, ca 1900. Curved with whiplash
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a unique early 20th century ceramic hunting theme match safe with polychromed
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Match Safes
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Gold Match Safe/Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully textured hinged match safe. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. Allover nailhead pattern. 2
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Match Safes
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Gunmetal and Copper Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
Antique match safe: gunmetal, with applied copper horse and rider. The clasp is set with a bezel
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Turquoise, Base Metal
Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
A great figural sterling silver match safe. A double-sided representation of a snake. Well
Category
1890s American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Safe Pendant Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fantastic, sterling silver Art Nouveau match safe pendant. In a highly intricate repousse design of
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Advertising Art Match Safe Men
s Jeans
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an advertising piece for Yondorf Brothers clothiers and furnishers.
Category
19th Century American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Metal
Ithaca Sign Works Mirrors ca.1909
By Ithaca Sign Works
Located in Solebury, PA
signs; novelties like yard sticks, match safes, knife sharpeners, fly swatters, and spare tire covers
Category
Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Match Safes
Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
over the years produced Art Brass tables, call bells, candlestick holders, clocks, match safes, lamps
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Match Safes
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)
Located in Brunswick, ME
goods including sewing machines, call bells and match safes. In 1859, with the discovery of oil in
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Match Safes
Materials
Brass
Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
Located in Brunswick, ME
goods including sewing machines, call bells and match safes. In 1859, with the discovery of oil in
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Iron
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 1.25 in
Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends
Located in Brunswick, ME
added other lines of household goods including sewing machines, call bells and match safes. In 1859
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Iron
H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Sapphire Gold Match Safe
Located in Napoli, NA
18K yellow gold match safe set on the front with a single sapphire. it is in excellent all
Category
1910s Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Edwardian Gold Match Safe
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 Tiffany & Company 14K yellow Gold match safe in original Presentation Case. Pristine
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Match safe in the form of shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of English pewter inlaid papier mache shoe form match safes, circa 1870.
Category
19th Century English Antique Match Safes
Materials
Pewter
1904 Unger Bros, Sterling Silver Match Safe
By Unger Brothers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Unger Bros. Love's Dream 1904 pattern sterling silver match safe. Art Nouveau. Period inscription
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Jugendstil Enamel Candelabras and Match-Safe
Located in Astoria, NY
German Jugendstil period pair of three-armed candelabra with match-safe, created in Germany around
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Match Safes
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel
Victorian French Sapphire Diamond Gold Trefoil Match Safe
Located in Narberth, PA
An interesting and unusual match safe from the Victorian (ca1880) period! This unique piece is made
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Glass and Sterling Silver Match Safe, Hallmarked 1926
Located in London, GB
A fine glass match safe with sterling silver collar hallmarked, London, 1926.
Dimensions: 9 cm/3
Category
1920s British Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Brass Corset Shaped Vesta or Match Safe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian match safes were used to carry matches before the invention of the safety match in order
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Gilt Metal
Exquisite 19th century Ivory and tortoise match safe nude woman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Exquisite 19th century German match safe made of Ivory and what we believe is tortoise shell. It
Category
19th Century German Antique Match Safes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ivory
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Skull and Serpent Match Safe
Vesta
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick.
Late 19th century sterling silver skull and serpent match safe (Vesta
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shiebler Silver Match Safe in Gold Vermeil
By George W. Shiebler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Shiebler sterling silver match safe / vesta case in gold vermeil in beautiful leaf design
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Match Safe with Man Peeking Out of a Basket
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most unusual match safe features this poor fellow peeking out of a basket that will hold your
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Antique Match Safes
Materials
Metal
Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Rare Antique Figural Vesta Case Match Safe in the form of a Tooth with a Pig/Hog on top of
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Whiting Sterling Silver World Expo 1892 Vesta Case Match Safe #16527
By Whiting
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver vest case/match safe by Frank Whiting.
This match safe/vesta case is a
Category
19th Century Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bulldog Mantel Match Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in France circa 1890, the match safe sculpture features a bulldog wearing a hat with match and
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Match Safes
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
English Sterling Silver Piano Cigarette Box and Match Safe Fabulous Hollowware
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fascinating English sterling silver cigarette box with match safe. The combo is in the form of a
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Novelty English Silver Cigar Box with Match Safe and Striker Dated 1899
Located in London, GB
A novelty English silver cigar box with fold down side to reveal a cigar cutter & match safe by
Category
19th Century English Antique Match Safes
Victorian Brass Temple Form Match Safe
Located in Essex, MA
In the form of a temple with lid for storing matches.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Silver Vesta Case, Pocket Match Safes for Shabbat Lights
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver vesta case, pocket match safes, made in England, 1864.
Engraved on the cover with
Category
1860s English Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
H 1.97 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Fine Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vesta Match Safe William Kerr, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fine quality Art Nouveau sterling silver vesta match safe, William Kerr circa 1900. Repousse relief
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
H 2.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.25 in
R Wallace
Sons Mfg Co Sterling Silver Match Safe/Vesta Case with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver match safe/vesta case with monogram by R. Wallace & Sons Mfg Co.
This beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bronze Devil Match Safe/Striker and Cigar Lighter Sculpture
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly whimsical wall mount devil/match holder and gas lighter is a rare item indeed. There is
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Match Safes
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Bronze Billiard Table Marble Base, Match Safe and Striker, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
, a little space for matches and a strip for striking the matches. A very neat and whimsical little
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 2.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Silver Golf Matchbox Holder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
a golfing scene of a male golfer in his back swing. The match safe is hallmarked Birmingham, 1903
Category
Early 1900s English Sporting Art Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Rectangular Match Stick Holder Unengraved 1904 Jan. 12th
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage match safe is expertly crafted from solid 14k yellow gold, showcasing timeless
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 1.75 in D 0.5 in L 2.25 in
Sterling Silver Violin Case Vesta by Thornhill, Hallmarked London, 1889
By Thornhill
Located in London, GB
silver vesta case or match safe in the form of a violin case. The case has terrific detailing in sterling
Category
19th Century British Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.38 in W 2.75 in D 0.88 in
Cartier Paris 1910 Vesta Mechanical Matches Box 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
match safes. The first successful friction match appeared in 1826, and in 1832 William Newton patented
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 1.7 in D 0.47 in L 1.57 in
English Novelty Dog Kennel Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
By George Heath
Located in Newark, England
” or simply “vestas”. In America the more original term “match safes” was used.
Sterling Silver is an
Category
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Ivan Ivanovich Futikin 1871 Russia Moscow Vesta Striker Case 875 Silver
Niello
By Ivan Ivanovich Futikin
Located in Miami, FL
1871. This is a match safe holder vesta striker and match box combined with wick holder. It was crafted
Category
19th Century Russian Empire Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
H 2.98 in W 1.42 in D 0.55 in
Victorian Figural Pig Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
Charming Figural Pig Match Safe in brass from the late 19th Century, the pig's head opens to hold
Category
1890s American Antique Match Safes
Circa 1900 Sterling Silver Sporting Match Safe
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Sterling silver sporting match safe with etching. Two hunters with a pointer on point. In the early
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Match Safe-Red Banded Scottish Agate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique match safe having bookmatched panels of red Scottish banded agate. The frame is brass with
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Agate, Brass
Presidential Match Safe William McKinley, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a quality presidential match safe which crosses over between match safes and American
Category
Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Brass
Match Safe "The Bar-Keeper
s Friend", Dated 1906
By The Whitehead
Hoag Co. 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a quality match safe with the theme "Love's Repose", which translates to "the
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe ‘Vesta’ with Mermaids
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick.
Late 19th century sterling silver match safe (Vesta) with Mermaids
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a quality Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe in repousse relief. It is typical of
Category
1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Fish Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Located in San Diego, CA
American sterling silver repousse match safe / vesta with an ornate all-over fish design on both
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Arts
Crafts Sterling Match Safe or Vesta
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine antique American Arts & Crafts sterling match safe or Vesta with hand hammered design overall
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau "Nude" Sterling Silver Match Safe, circa 1890s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a fine quality Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe in repousse relief. It is typical
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
Silver Plated Repousse Frog Form Match Safe by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice American silver plated match safe / vesta by Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady Repousse Match Safe
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1890s Silver Art Nouveau Lady with flowing hair repousse match safe. The other side has
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver
French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite French carved agate, silver and jeweled vesta or match safe of cylindrical form with
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Match Safes
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Match Safe Stick Toothpick Holder Wall Pocket Sun
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron match safe with Celtic knot inspired wall plate and sun with a face on the front.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Match Safes
Materials
Iron
H 4.25 in W 1.125 in D 3.75 in
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Match Safe, Indian Head, American, circa 1905
By Unger Brothers
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a fine quality American, Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe in repousse relief
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.32 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Match Safe / Vesta by George Shiebler, 1890s
By George W. Shiebler
Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare antique sterling silver repoussé match safe / vesta with shell decoration by George
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.375 in
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bulldog Mantel Match Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in France circa 1890, the match safe sculpture features a bulldog wearing a hat with match and
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Match Safes
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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Miniature Vintage 18 Karat Gold Oval Pill Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Finely finished and made of 18 Karat yellow gold, this luxury oval pill box is a fine adornment for any vanity or to carry personal accoutrements. Measuring 1-5/8 inch wide by l-1/2...
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1960s French Antique Match Safes
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hermès Shotgun Shells Seven Pencils Holder by Ravinet d
Enfert Bullets Shaped
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès 7 Pencils Holder
In shape of shotgun cartridges
No datation - probably vintage
The bottom of the shells is golden, the body is silvery
The b...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Antique Match Safes
$2,258
H 2.13 in Dm 2.96 in
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT:
American na...
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1940s American Antique Match Safes
Materials
Cotton
$4,500
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
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1810s Antique Match Safes
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
$4,050
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Bulgari Serpenti Vintage Pink Coral Bracelet-Watch, circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the captivating embrace of history and luxury with the Bulgari Serpenti Bracelet-Watch - an extraordinary vintage treasure that encapsulates the essence of timeless allure....
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Antique Match Safes
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Dupont 18k Yellow Gold Lighter in Original Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in New York, NY
S. T. Dupont Signature 18k yellow gold lighter with etching throughout measures 1 5/8 inches at the base and 2 1/4 inches in height. depth measures 6/16 of an inch. Made in France.
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1980s French Antique Match Safes
Art Deco French Celluloid Necessaire
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French celluloid necessaire, painted black with a flapper in a Robe de Style gown holding a Poiretesque rose, The interior containing a glass scent holder. The cover, scre...
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1920s French Antique Match Safes
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Antique Match Safes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique match safes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique match safes available were constructed with great care. Antique match safes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Victorian and Folk Art antique match safes are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique match safes over the years, but those made by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Gorham and Joseph Gloster are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Match Safes?
Prices for antique match safes start at $80 and top out at $8,950 with the average selling for $838.
Questions About Antique Match Safes
- What is a match safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A match safe is a small portable box that is designed to hold matches and keep them dry. In the early 19th century, these boxes were very popular since matches were known to ignite unexpectedly when carried without a protective cover.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021It is important to get reputable professional advice on the value of your safe but some antique pie safes can be worth more than $1000.
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