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Posted 1 year ago
toolate2
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From what info I've been able to come up with this little tin match box is from somewhere around 1880...ish.... It's very ornate. Check out the pictures. I replaced the label from a website I found. Anybody have any more info on this Bryant & May company?
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Match HoldersMatch holders, also known as matchsafes or vesta cases, date to the mid-19t…
Thanks for the info! And the love!!
GOOD MORNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! toolate2!!!!!!!!!! and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Phil! Good morning Bell!!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas to you both!
Just dropped by to wish You and Yours a Merry Christmas and thanks for your comments on mine and sharing your treasures!!!!
Have several very beautiful objects.
I like the old objects. I chose one, but you have many beautiful things. Thanks for sharing.
Yuko
Thank you very much Yuko!!
Thanks for the love Pack and mrmajestic!!!
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