Match safe w/ vice motif - gambling, drinking, card playing, etc. Sterling by Webster Co., c. 1900
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$235
Match safe, cupid playing musical instrument, sterling by Wm. Kerr, c. 1900
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$275
Art Nouveau female face with flower in hair motif match safe, sterling by Hayden Mfg. Co., c. 1900
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$275
Intertwined snake design match safe, sterling, c. 1900
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$325
Soccer player w/ foliate edge design, sterling, c. 1900
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$125
Match safe with "The Wave" motif (a nude in a wave), sterling by Unger Bros., c. 1904
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$265
Match safe, gun metal w/ 11 turquoise stones and suspension loop, c. 1895
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$59
Bloodhound dog motif match safe, sterling by Unger Bros. c. 1905
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$375
Figural owl with frog in its talons, silver plated by Meriden Britannia Co., c. 1895
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$225
Match safe, Y. S. Midnight Sun yachting steamer souvenir, enameled crest, silver plated, c. 1895
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$69
Flying birds motif mix metal match safe, brass & sterling by Gorham Mfg. , dated 1886
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$175
Floral motif match safe, sterling by F. S. Gilbert, c. 1900
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$69
Figural Kappa match safe, Japanese mythological figure, silver plated, by Gorham Mfg., c. 1890
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$175
Nude female surrounded by flowers match safe, sterling, c. 1900
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$350
Mythical figure, cherub riding a sea lion match safe, sterling by Gorham Mfg. Co. , dated 1890
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$285
Figural nesting crane match safe, nickel plated, c. 1900
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$235
Pillbox shaped celluloid box w/ sterling monogram match safe, c. 1900
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$59
Fancy floral design match safe, silver plated by Pairpoint Mfg. Co., dated 1896
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$69
Japanese figural standing owl (fukuro) match safe with persimmon & bird, brass, c. 1895
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$140
Maidens in a flower garden motif match safe, sterling by F. S. Gilbert, c. 1900
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$211
Match safe w/ golf motif, bag & clubs, thistle plant, sterling by Gorham Mfg. , c. 1898
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$235
Nun reading bible, "La priere du matin" (The morning prayer), match safe, enamel on brass, c. 1895
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$225
Triangular shaped w/ floral & foliate design match safe, sterling by Gorham Mfg. Co., c. 1885, UNUSUAL
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$265
Equestrian saddle, riding whip and bridle motif match safe, sterling by Fairchild & Co., dated 1895
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$225
Japanese match safe, grouse feeding, patinated brass w/ gold & silver highlights, c. 1895
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$195
Devil rebus trick opening match safe, nickel plated, patented Oct. 26, 1910
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$99
Steeple Chase scene with female rider jumping a fence, sterling, c. 1900
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$225
Love's Dream motif match safe, sterling by Unger Bros., c. 1904
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$185
Love's Dream motif & rising sun design, match safe, sterling by Unger Bros., c. 1904, RARE
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$295
Figural frog w/bulging eyes match safe, silver plated by Gorham Mfg., c. 1890
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$175
Figural Sarah Bernhardt match safe, sterling by The Sterling Co., dated 1887
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$1,175 OFFER
Mystery of the Little People book by Stephen J. Horvat, Porcelain Match Holders
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$49
Bold floral design match safe, gilded sterling by Battin & Co., c. 1900
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$195
Figural Bollinger champagne crate match safe, silver plated by Tiffany & Co., c. 1900
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$425
Alligator design match safe, souvenir St. Augustine, FLA, brass, c. 1900
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$235
Mythical griffin motif match safe, sterling by Carter, Howe & Co., c. 1900
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$325
Golf motif match safe, sterling by Gorham Mfg. Co., B223, dated 1898
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$215
Match safe, golden retriever dog, sterling by F. S. Gilbert, dated 1905
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$195
Wyvern motif match safe, sterling by F. S. Gilbert, c. 1900
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$130
Art Nouveau female and floral motif match safe, sterling by Aikin, Lambert & Co., c. 1900
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$325
Bowling motif match safe, sterling by F. S. Gilbert, gold gilded interior, c. 1900
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$115
Match safe with swimmers in vortex of a wave & fish, sterling by Wm. Kerr, c. 1900
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$395
Exceptional Match Safes book by Neil Shapiro, International Match Safe Assoc. publication
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$225
Gorham Match Safes book with CD by Shapiro & Sparacio
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$125
Pocket Matchsafes: Reflections of Life & Art 1840-1920 book by W. Eugene Sanders, Jr. & Christine C. Sanders.
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$20
Match safe, figural tied package w/ 2 gilded matches, sterling, c. 1900, uncommon
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$165
Japanese match safe, Asian man / water buffalo with child, patinated brass, c. 1895
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$210
A History of the Match by Denis Alsford; includes friction matches, wax vestas, cigar tips, Lucifer matches, matchcovers, disk matches, pull matches and lots more
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$45
Japanese Match Safes book by Neil Shapiro, IMSA publication
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$125
Automotive match safe, man driving car, sterling, c. 1900, RARE
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SOLD
Japanese match safe, figural reclining elephant with decorative blanket, patinated brass, c. 1895
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SOLD
Nymphs and Satyr motif match safe, sterling by Wm. Kerr, based on painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
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SOLD
The Wave motif, a nude in a wave with birds flying above, sterling by Wm. Kerr, c. 1900
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SOLD
Japanese match safe, dragon / serpent motif, brass, c. 1895
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SOLD
Fox Chase scene match safe, lady on horseback, sterling by Unger, c. 1904
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SOLD
Trade Marks of the Jewelry and Kindred Trades Book, 3rd Edition, 1915, reprint
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SOLD
Renaissance grotesque face & lion heads match safe, sterling by Wm. Kerr, c. 1895
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SOLD
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I promise to provide you with prompt, courteous service. I strive to respond to inquiries within 24 hours and ship orders within 1 business day. All items are authentic and guaranteed to be as described.About Us
I have almost 40 years experience, specializing in match safes and related items, and have been selling on Ruby Lane to satisfied customers since 2004. I have worldwide recognition in the field of match safes/vestas. I am an avid match safe collector and researcher. I am the founder and a current director, and officer of the International Match Safe Association. I strive to provide a wide range of match safes at reasonable prices. Please enjoy browsing my shop, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about listed items or any other match safes.I vet all the match safes listed in my shop. I am recognized as an expert in the pocket match safe field and extremely knowledgeable regarding fake and reproduction match safes. I co-authored numerous articles for Antique & Collectors Reproduction News with Mark Chevenka, editor of ACRN. I have conducted numerous fake & reproductions presentations and have written articles on the subject for the International Match Safe Association newsletter. I am always available to assist collectors or dealers in identifying questionable pocket match safe. I am always interested in purchasing match safes, one or an entire collection.