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Posted 1 year ago
ThriftyGypsy
(93 items)
Good Morning Everybody,
Here is an item I purchased a while back at an antique mall. The seller told me that it was a match box cover. It measures approximately 2" in length and 1" in width; about the size of a small match box. It appears to be made out of brass, with enamel covering the outside. There is also a round piece of Jade on the top with an oriental design. I really enjoy collecting vintage oriental items that are unusual also. It looks like it was bent at some point, and never straightened out. I really liked it because of the colors, pattern and Jade insert. I am wondering if anyone has ever seen one of these before, and if anyone knows if it is an actual match box cover. Thanks for looking. Thrifty Gypsy
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Good morning, lovely piece. Thanks for sharing
Thanks kerry10456 !
Thanks for the love Manikin !
Thanks VintageArgentina !
Nice !! The jade and enamel compliment each other very gracefully. Beautiful piece Thrifty !!
I've seen these before...not as nice as yours tho. But I've seen enamel match box covers in my grandmothers house. I gave my sister all the enamel items. They should have a thin wooden box that slides out where you keep the matches.
Thanks Hedgewalker for the compliments ! Glad you liked it !
Thanks BeauxPurdy for the information. I really did not know if it was an actual match box holder or not. That confirms that they definitely made them ! Probably added a little glamour to a plain box of matches. T.G.
Thanks Scandinavian_pieces !
Thanks for the love AR8Jason and BELLIN68!!!
TriftyGypsy, here is a link you will find more information. I personally have a set
i ill try to post it. Yours is more beautiful I love it!!!!!!!!!!
http://search.rubylane.com/search/,c=Cloisonne,page=3,ss=cloisonne.html
Thanks bratjdd for the love and the information ! That is a very helpful site. ThriftyGypsy
Thanks Bellin68 for the love! Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings! Hope you have a safe holiday. Looking forward to next years collectibles. Thrifty