Trick opening match safe, sterling by Sydney & Co., 1910 Birmingham hallmarks
Match Safes A Specialty
$185
Love's Dream (mother w/ baby) motif match safe, sterling by Unger Bros., c. 1904
Match Safes A Specialty
$250
Japanese match safe, sunflower with dragon flower motif, brass, c. 1895
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$135
Combination sovereign holder and match safe, sterling by Trevitt & Son, 1912 Chester hallmarks
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$315
Figural Moet & Chandon champagne crate match safe. c. 1890
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$140
Japanese match safe, man looking at birds above, brass, c. 1895, uncommon
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$95
Aphrodite Rising From the Waves match safe, sterling by Unger Bros., c. 1904
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$185
Match Holders 100 Years of Ingenuity by Denis B. Alsford, book, with Price Guide
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$25
Collectible Match-Holders from Bryant & May book w/ price guide by Bob Swithenbank
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$49
Holy leaf and berry motif match safe, sterling by Whiting Mfg. Co. c. 1900
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$160
Japanese book shaped match safe w/ grouse & birds, orig. patinated brass finish, c. 1895
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$89
Samurai with small child Japanese match safe, brass, c. 1895, unusual.
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$145
Figural standing owl match safe with glass eyes, brass, c. 1895
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$115
Japanese match safe, fishermen in boat, brass, c. 1895
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$135
Bowling motif match safe, Ger. Silver, c. 1900
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$165
Combo match safe, knife, cigar cutter, pick, file, scissors, sterling by Wm. Neale, Brooks & Crookes, RARE
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$425
Unusual design match safe, sterling by Webster Company, c. 1900
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$225
Japanese match safe with village earthquake scene, brass, c. 1895
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$130
Quincy Mine Rockhouse mining match safe, Keweenaw Peninsula, MI, Japanese, c. 1895
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$145
Bold floral design match safe, sterling by Battin & Co. c. 1900
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$210
Figural rocking horse match safe, brass, c. 1895
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$195
Underwater fish motif, sterling by R. Blackinton, c. 1900
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$415
Goddess of Mercy motif match safe, Japanese, brass, c. 1895
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$95
Sexy female image / Dietrich Motor Car Co. adv. match safe, celluloid wrap by American Art Works, c. 1905
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$240
Japanese match safe, bold floral design, dragon, writing, brass, c. 1895
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$149
Trick opening match safe with bulldog motif, sterling by F. S. Gilbert, c. 1900
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$225
Figural King Edward VII portrait match safe, nickel plated brass, c. 1902
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$225
Telescopic trick opening match safe, nickel plated brass, c. 1895
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$79
Unusual patented dual striker design match safe by Carter, Howe & Co., sterling, c. 1903
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$125
Hidden photo match safe, sterling by Battin & Co. c. 1900
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$125
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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 over 35 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.