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C. 1890 Naughty Nineties Vesta Matchsafes

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    Posted 12 years ago

    matchsafer…
    (5 items)

    I thought I would just show you some of the wonderful novelty matchsafes that were made in the late Victorian era, when I think I have seen them all, I find another one. If anyone would like to know what a specific one is, I can easily add the information.

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    1. Perfumer Perfumer, 12 years ago
      Awesome!!! You have some beauties!!
    2. dlfd911 dlfd911, 12 years ago
      I just posted this comment on Facebook, I might as well add it here too.
      I have 2 Sterling ones, they make awesome pillboxes. I've had people tell me that it looks "just like a Zippo lighter". Ummm...Zippo copied the match safes (Vestas).
    3. matchsaferunner matchsaferunner, 12 years ago
      Thanks for your comments, and welcome anyone who has joined my facebook page.
    4. pops52 pops52, 11 years ago
      This is a fabulous collection!
    5. grubin grubin, 10 years ago
      Nice !!!!
    6. raven3766 raven3766, 6 years ago
      I have a couple and wondered why they looked like matchboxes, but made of leather. Thank you for posting. I love your collection!

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