"A (Match) For You" Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18533143)
Rectangular, rounded sides and corners, featuring word/picture rebus, inscribed in blue enamel "A [Match] For You", a matchstick with red tip substituted for the word "Match". Reverse inscribed "Addie to James"... More
"Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks" Matchsafe, patented 1899 (CH...
Oblong, in the shape of an Elk's tooth, featuring a blue enameled clock dial with Roman numerals and set at 11:00, beneath which is a raised image of an elk's head, above the clock are the letters B.P.O.E., an ... More
"Bermuda" Matchsafe, ca. 1910 (CH 18494017)
Oblong, curved sides and corners, featuring polychrome enamel coat-of-arms in dark blue, light blue, rust and white, with 3 ships displayed, framed by raised decorative scroll work and crown above, inscribed "B... More
"Blackpool" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH 18503271)
Rectangular, with curved corners, featuring printed decoration of coat-of-arms in black, gold, blue, red, silver, against beige ground, inscribed above "Blackpool" and below, inside banner "Progress"; reverse f... More
"Brownies" Characters Matchsafe, 1894 (CH 18495549)
Rectangular, with rounded corners, the front decorated with two enameled images of elfin-like "Brownies" characters, each holding a fishing pole. Both with wide eyes, rosy cheeks, protruding bellies and long, s... More
"Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena, California" Matchsafe, ca. 1900...
Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring printed advertisement for Cawston Ostrich Farm. The front displays image of man in tan suit and black bowler hat sitting astride an ostrich, both facing left; below... More
"Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena, California" Matchsafe, ca. 1900...
Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring printed advertisement for Cawston Ostrich Farm. The front displays image of man in tan suit and black bowler hat sitting astride an ostrich, both facing left; below... More
"Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena, California" Matchsafe, ca. 1900...
Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring printed advertisement for Cawston Ostrich Farm. The front displays image of man in tan suit and black bowler hat sitting astride an ostrich, both facing left; below... More
"Chloride, Wood Separator" Matchsafe, ca. 1910 (CH 18502757)
Rectangular, curved sides and lid, featuring raised dot decoration on rectangular, instrument-like form with projections on upper right and left. Reverse features raised rectangular shape with two vertical band... More
"Chuck Luck Pocket Match Safe and Dice Box" Matchsafe, patented 1893 (...
Oblong, with rounded corners, featuring central, raised decoration of two donkey heads, each facing the other, between them is inscription "Three Of A Kind", all framed by twisted ropework. Plain case lid flips... More
"Eddie, Teddie, and Babe" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH 18496037)
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring sepia toned photographic image of man in dark suit and bowler hat, seated in white wicker chair, gesturing towards a pair of small, long-haired spaniels at his feet... More
"Full of the D" Matchsafe, copyrighted 1888 (CH 18495867)
Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, featuring raised relief of devil poking his head and hand through a jagged or torn edged reserve, inscribed "Full of the D" on upper left of lid, just above his head. Rev... More
"Grand Central Palace Exposition" Matchsafe, 1893–94 (CH 18496237)
Oblong, with rounded and raised decoration at corners, inscribed "Souvenir of Grand Central Palace Exposition 1893 & 1894 New York City," delicate, incised decoration interspersed among text. On reverse is inci... More
"Hemlock - Goodyear Lumber Co." Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18493833)
In the form of a cut or halved log with simulated wood grain, the front inscribed "HEMLOCK." The flat, unadorned, reverse side displays a ruler stamped into the metal on the upper edge, with measurements up to ... More
"Here Is Your Match" Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18496023)
Rectangular, curved top, bottom, and sides, featuring bulldog's head inside jagged or torn edged reserve, inscribed on lid above "Here is your Match", identical on front and reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker... More
"I Am W.W. King, Who The (Devil) Are You" Matchsafe, late 19th century...
Rectangular, rounded sides, featuring word/picture rebus, inscribed "I Am W.W. King, Who The [Devil] Are You", with incised image of devil with pitchfork that appears after "The" and before "Are" in text. Rever... More
"In This You'll Find a Match" Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18496481)
In the form of a clenched fist and forearm, the front, or inside of forearm, inscribed "In This You"ll Find A Match," the reverse, outside of forearm, inscribed "Quarter mile run, BAC (partly decipherable monog... More
"Modern Woodmen of America" Matchsafe, patented 1904 (CH 18493857)
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring raised decoration, inscribed in circular reserve "Modern Woodmen of America", the center of which displays a shield with a crossed malet and hatchet and monogram "M... More
"Niagara Falls" Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18504009)
Oblong, curved top and bottom, featuring incised inscription "Niagara Falls" across front, framed by decorative branch motifs; reverse features raised decoration of small deer head with antlers. Flower and cart... More
"Old City Gates, St. Augustine, Fla." Matchsafe, ca. 1910 (CH 18502519...
Oblong, right side rounded, left side formed to resemble top of alligator's head, upper edge resembling alligator's back, featuring raised decoration of architectural monument, inscribed "Old City Gates, St. Au... More
"Palace of Electricity, St. Louis World's Fair" Matchsafe, 1904 (CH 18...
Oblong, with ornate curved sides, cinched where lid meets box body, featuring raised horizontal decoration depicting large pavillion-like building, inscribed "St. Louis 1904" above architectural rendering, and... More
"Palace of Electricity, St. Louis World's Fair" Matchsafe, 1904 (CH 18...
Oblong, with ornate curved sides, cinched where lid meets box body, featuring raised horizontal decoration depicting large pavillion-like building, inscribed "St. Louis 1904" above architectural rendering, and... More
"Remember the Maine" Matchsafe, ca. 1898 (CH 18502059)
Oblong, rounded corners, with horizontal image of the battleship Maine, above which is inscribed "Remember" and below "The Maine." On reverse is image of the American flag. Lid hinged on left. Striker on bottom.
"Scientific American" Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18494751)
In the form of a rolled and wrapped copy of Scientific American, front of the wrapper enameled with a New York, 1896 postmark and a blue one cent stamp, the reverse enameled with 3 red dots to simulate sealing ... More
"Scribner's Magazine" Matchsafe, 1891 (CH 18494949)
Rectangular, with beige and black enameled front resembling the cover of a January issue of Scribner's Magazine. The right long side has incised, vertical lines intended to resemble pages. Reverse is undecorate... More
"Smile!" Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18493811)
Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, featuring raised decoration of man in hat, jacket and waistcoat behind waist-high wood fence, 3/4 view in lower left corner of grimacing dog facing the smiling man on opp... More
"Souvenir Atlantic City 1902" Matchsafe, ca. 1902 (CH 18504231)
Rectangular, curved sides, top, and bottom, featuring raised decoration of sail boat on water, inscribed above "Souvenir" and below "Atlantic City, 1902", all framed by c-scrolls and s-scrolls, incised initials... More
"Souvenir of Buffalo, N.Y." Matchsafe, ca. 1904 (CH 18503959)
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring raised decoration of rancher on horse in open field with buffalo and mountains in background, rancher has roped a buffalo in foreground, above inscribed "Souvenir o... More
"Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Hear No Evil" Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 185...
Rectangular, rounded sides and corners, featuring raised decoration of 3 seated monkeys, with hands over mouth, ears, and eyes, inscribed beneath each respectively "Speak No Evil", "See No Evil", "Hear No Evil"... More
"Subway N.Y." Matchsafe, ca. 1904 (CH 18502647)
Oblong, rounded corners, curved top, with raised curves and counter curves on perimeter and where lid's bottom edge meets the box body. Central reserve features image of a train inside the Wall Street station ... More
"The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas" Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18496...
Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, image/text horizontally orientated, featuring raised decoration of Alamo facade, inscribed "The Alamo, Greetings from San Antonio," identical decoration on reverse. Lid h... More
"The Storm" Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18503207)
Oblong, curved top, bottom and corners, sides slightly indented just above center, featuring raised decoration of running couple in loose, flowing garments, each holding end of billowing cloth above their heads... More
"When Shall We 3 (Asses) Meet Again" Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH ...
Rectangular, with rounded sides, featuring word/picture rebus, inscribed "When Shall We 3 [Asses] Meet Again", with 2 incised donkeys, substituted for text, facing one another between the number "3" and "Meet".... More
17th Century Gentleman Smoking Pipe Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18495231)
Oblong, with upper, lower parts and sides curved, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of gentleman, legs crossed and seated at table, dressed in 17th century costume smoking a clay pipe. He wears pale red 3/... More
17th Century Gentleman Smoking Pipe Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18495231-2...
Oblong, with upper, lower parts and sides curved, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of gentleman, legs crossed and seated at table, dressed in 17th century costume smoking a clay pipe. He wears pale red 3/... More
Abstract Sunburst Reserve with Tear Drop Border Matchsafe, ca. 1886 (C...
Rectangular, rounded corners, reverse slightly concave, with polychrome enamel and etched decoration, the square central reserve features open circle with monogram, the border of which is punctuated by alternat... More
Advertisement for "Atlas Ready Mixed Paint" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH 185...
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring black printed decoration of paint can with variying type face and decorative motifs, inscribed "Atlas Ready Mixed Paint, Manufactured by George D. Wetherill & Co., ... More
Advertisement for "Fire King Gas Ranges" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH 185038...
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring black printed decoration of female in blouse, tie, long skirt, and upswept hair cleaning beneath range top, inscribed above "The Great White Enameled Top. Fire Kin... More
Advertisement for "Hulbert and Parker, Fashionable Footware" Matchsafe...
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring printed decoration of man's two-tone ankle boot, with lace and hook closures, inscribed on inside of boot "Stacy Adams & Co.", inscribed on boot loop at top of back... More
Advertisement for "Ludens Menthol Cough Drops" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH ...
Rectangular, rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, inscribed "Luden's Menthol Cough Drops" on right, and "Give Instant Relief," "Trade Mark," "WHL," "Reading, PA." on left, printed in black and orange... More
Advertisement for Cigar Maker's Union -97, Boston Matchsafe, patented ...
Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring man with black hair in black suit, white shirt, blue tie; he stands behind glass counter, holding with right hand a large box of cigars; inscription above reads "Look for... More
Advertisement for the "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen" M...
Rectangular, rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, inscribed "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen of the U.S. Affiliated with the A.F. of L., Headquarters: Rooms 109-110, Odd-Fellows Bldg., C... More
Aluminum with Glass Beads Matchsafe, ca. 1898 (CH 18504223)
Oblong, rounded top and bottom, featuring four etched frames containing flower motifs, all in grid pattern and turned slightly on the diagonal, each corner of frame puncuated with turquoise colored glass bead, ... More
American Electrical Works Bake Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18503275)
Rectangular, curved sides and corners, each side slightly cinched at center, featuring raised decoration of clenched hand with lightning bolts radiating from within, inscribed above "American Electrical" and be... More
American Electrical Works Bake Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18503275-2)
Rectangular, curved sides and corners, each side slightly cinched at center, featuring raised decoration of clenched hand with lightning bolts radiating from within, inscribed above "American Electrical" and be... More
Asian Female with Parasol Matchsafe, ca. 1895 (CH 18503883)
Oblong with curved sides, top and bottom, featuring raised decoration of woman in long, asian-style kimono, she holds parasol in left hand and reaches for planted, long-stemmed flower with right, background of ... More
Asian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1885 (CH 18494785)
Oblong, with rounded corners and hammered surface. Front features applied sprig of foliage on body, above which are initials (F. L.?) incised in stylized, Asian inspired font, applied butterfly on lid. Reverse... More
Assorted Shells Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18494619)
Oblong, curved corners and sides, featuring over-all raised decoration of assorted shells on body and lid, including snail, mussel, clam, and conch shells, identical on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.
Baseball Player Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18495329)
Oblong, with curved sides, slightly concave lid, slightly convex bottom, featuring large reserve with ragged edges, in the center of which is etched a baseball player at bat, a fence and tree in background. Lid... More
Belted Tobacco Pouch Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18534455)
Rectangular, with curved sides featuring raised, trompe l'oeil decoration simulating a soft, textured, belted, tobacco pouch, folded over with flap at front, as well as match and one dime tucked into belt; reve... More
Bollinger Champagne Crate Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18494813)
Rectangular, in the shape of a wooden crate, featuring incised decoration of 2 champagne glasses on front, inscribed "Glass, Keep This Side Up," on top, long side inscribed "Bollinger," on bottom long side, ins... More
Boot with Advertisement for Hood Rubber Company Matchsafe, ca. 1910 (C...
In the shape of a tall black boot, inscribed in light brown "Compliments of Hood Rubber Company, Boston, U.S.A.", with slip-top lid, which may be removed entirely. Striker on grooves of sole on boot bottom.
Boot with Spur Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18533355)
In the shape of a knee-high boot with tassle hanging from front, rotating brass spur at heel. Lid on top, hinged at back. Interior appears to have compartment for recessed pencil. Striker on sole of boot at bottom.
Bowlers Matchsafe, ca. 1910 (CH 18494725)
Oblong, curved lid and sides, raised c-scroll motifs at slightly protruding and rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of bowler in mid stride, 2 players behind him, swags and flowers above, background of... More
Boxing Glove Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18798821)
In the shape of a right-handed boxing glove, with outline of hand incised in palm of glove, ties near wrist. Wrist area forms lid, hinged on side. Striker on curved top of glove.
Christopher Columbus Matchsafe, patented 1892 (CH 18494909)
In the shape of Christopher Columbus' head in profile, identical on reverse. Lid, hinged on side, flips open at bottom when button on neck is depressed, inscribed "Columbus" on one side of lid, "Pat.d. Oct.25,... More
Cigar and Matches Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18495167)
Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring raised scroll and bead ornament, beads frame asymmetrical, enameled, central reserve depicting a burning, brown cigar, beneath which are two wooden matches, one of w... More
Coat-of-Arms Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18495861)
Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of coat-of-arms, with 2 heraldic, rampant lions flanking shield, inscribed "HEB", on top of which is helmut, overall background of scrolling folliage m... More
Coiled Rattlesnake Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18494211)
Oblong, with irregular curved sides conforming to shape of coiled rattlesnake, its mouth open, fangs displayed, fork-tongue extended, rattle at end of tail, overall raised scale texture to simulate snake skin, ... More
Coiled Rattlesnake Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18494211-2)
Oblong, with irregular curved sides conforming to shape of coiled rattlesnake, its mouth open, fangs displayed, fork-tongue extended, rattle at end of tail, overall raised scale texture to simulate snake skin, ... More
Coins on Simulated Alligator Skin Matchsafe, 1888 (CH 18502961)
Oblong, rounded corners and sides, featuring an overall ground of simulated alligator skin, on top of which are superimposed silver coins; front features quarter dollar coin on lower right, with American eagle,... More
Compliments of National India Rubber Company Matchsafe, ca. 1905 (CH 1...
Compliments of National India Rubber Company, Bristol, RI; Patented June 6, 1905
Courting Couple Matchsafe, ca. 1895 (CH 18495953)
Oblong, with curves and counter curves around perimeter, featuring raised decoration of a 3/4 view of courting couple, she in hat and long dress with full sleeves and small hat, holding bicycle handle bars, he ... More
Cowboy and Lasso Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18502777)
Oblong, curved sides and corners, featuring raised decoration of bust of cowboy in profile surrounded by long, intertwined lasso; he has mustache, hat with chin strap, long scarf knotted at front, lasso is loop... More
Cowboy Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18494413)
Rectangular, with rounded corners and sides, featuring raised decoration of cowboy on bucking horse, reins in his left hand, whip in raised right hand, to left is hat flying off his head. Reverse side undecorat... More
Cowboy Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18494413-2)
Rectangular, with rounded corners and sides, featuring raised decoration of cowboy on bucking horse, reins in his left hand, whip in raised right hand, to left is hat flying off his head. Reverse side undecorat... More
Cupids and Scroll Work Matchsafe, ca. 1896 (CH 18503299)
Oblong, rounded sides and corners with irregular curves and counter-curves along four sides, upper portion of box wider than lower, with lid slanted on the diagonal; box features neo-rococo, repoussé decoration... More
Daniel Boone Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18494921)
In the shape of Daniel Boone's head in profile, with racoon hat, and banner draped across shoulder inscribed : "[unidentified monogram], 29th NATL ENCPT, LOUISVILLE" and below "DANIEL BOONE", some red patinatio... More
Demon Mask Matchsafe, 1884 (CH 18533813)
Oblong, rounded corners and sides, with pronounced concave indentation at bottom, featuring demon's mask, identical on front and reverse; lid with irregular edge deliniated above demon's brow, hinged at side. S... More
Elephant Hotel, Atlantic City Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH 18502481)
Rectangular, curved top and bottom, image text reads horizontally, featuring sepia-toned, hand colored photographic image of structure that resembles an elephant with windows, and tower on its back, inscribed "... More
Elk Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18501977)
Picryl description: Public domain image of a deer, elk, wild animal, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Face with Extended Tongue Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18504473)
Oval, in the form of a face with eyes looking upward and crossed, furrowed brow, wide open grin, and tongue extended out and down over chin. No ornament on reverse. Area from top of head down to continuous eye ... More
Faneuil Hall, Boston Matchsafe, ca. 1910 (CH 18504187)
Rectangular, curved corners, featuring raised decoration of 3/4 view of 3-storied building, with consecutive arched windows, pediment, and spire, inscribed "Faneuil Hall, Boston, Mass.", reverse features obelis... More
Female Golfer Matchsafe, ca. 1895 (CH 18495933)
Oblong, with curves and counter-curves around perimeter, featuring raised decoration of female golfer in hat and long dress at tee, on grass course, with building and hills in background, c and s-scroll edges a... More
Female Mask and Butterflies Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18494377)
Rectangular, with curved corners, top, bottom, and sides, featuring female mask with pendant earrings, long hair tendrils, and butterfly wings framing her face, smaller butterflies above, on lid, and below. Rev... More
Female Mask with Tendrils Matchsafe, ca. 1905 (CH 18494261)
Rectangular, curved corners, sides, top and bottom curved and cinched at several points, featuring female mask with long hair and long, stylized tendrils, all framed by stylized, intertwined ribbon-like ornamen... More
Female Playing Badminton Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18503143)
Oblong, with curved sides and corners, middle slightly cinched, small indentations on sides near bottom, as well as on top of lid, featuring raised decoration of female badminton player, 3/4 view in profile; sh... More
Female Skier Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18502599)
Oblong, serpentine-curved sides and rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of female skier on downhill slope with a single pole held in her hands; she wears waist-length jacket and long skirt with trim, s... More
Ferris Wheel, World's Fair, Chicago Matchsafe, 1893 (CH 18501957)
Oblong, rounded top and bottom, featuring incised image of ferris wheel, inscribed above, on lid, "World's Fair, Chicago, 1893" and below image, "The Great Ferris Wheel". Reverse features raised imaged of domed... More
First Annual Bronx Press Club Banquet Matchsafe, ca. 1905 (CH 18502941...
Oblong, curved sides and corners, all sides slightly cinched at middle, featuring raised decoration on perimeter of stylized, sinuous, whiplash lines, large and smaller flower motifs at bottom and on lower righ... More
Fishing motif Matchsafe, patented 1871 (CH 18503435)
Oblong, curved sides and corners; one side featuring incised and inlaid decoration of trout leaping out of water, situated horizontally on box body, its back a dark, oxidized color, its underside brass, fins a... More
Fishing Reel Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18503431)
Oblong, curved top and bottom, featuring raised ornament that simulates fishing line, hook and sinkers wrapped around a reel, line extends from front to reverse of box. Lid hinged on side. Matches most likely i... More
Fishnet Matchsafe, 1894 (CH 18494665)
Oblong, curved corners, rounded sides, featuring all-over raised decoration of fish, crabs, and other sea life inside a net, reverse identical. Lid hinged on side. Striker in grooved recess on bottom.
Five Stages of Life Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18496027)
Rectangular, rounded sides and corners, featuring raised decoration of various character's heads, of different ages, young woman at top left, older man at top right, young girl at center, middle-aged man at bot... More
Floral Repoussé Decoration Matchsafe, ca. 1875 (CH 18502105)
Oblong, rounded sides and corners, featuring over-all repoussé floral decoration on stippled ground; reverse features some variation in floral decoration with monogram "EM" engraved in small, open, central rese... More
Folded Shirt with Child's Head for "New York Clothing House, Baltimore...
In the shape of a folded man's shirt, with incised checkerboard-patterned weave, cuffs and bib, 3 raised buttons on front, smiling child's head peering out from opening at collar. Reverse inscribed "New York Cl... More
General Ulysses S. Grant Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18494901)
In the shape of Ulysses S. Grant's head in profile, with 4-star epaulet at shoulder, identical on reverse. Lid, hinged on side, flips opens at bottom when small button at neck is depressed. Striker on bottom of lid.
Georgian House Facade Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18495449)
Oblong, curved lid and bottom, featuring engraved decoration, situated horizontally on case body, of Georgian style house, with four chimneys, four rows of windows, front door flanked by classical columns and f... More
Gibson Girl and Flowers Matchsafe, ca. 1895 (CH 18494259)
Oblong, curved sides, rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of Gibson Girl with upswept hair and low cut dress, leaning forward to smell roses in small vase on table top, identical decoration on reverse.... More
Golf Caddy and Clubs Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18502603)
Oblong, with rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of boy on country golf course with golf bag and clubs slung over his shoulder; he wears cap, long-sleeved shirt, tie, knickers and knee-high boots; tree... More
Hand Holding Cigar Amid Smoke Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 1850311...
Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, featuring raised decoration of hand holding a cigar amid smoke swirls that decorate entire surface. Reverse features male in profile, blowing smoke, his curly hair blendi... More
Horseshoe Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18494735)
In the shape of a horseshoe featuring central, raised decoration of 2 jockeys racing their horses at track, reverse simulates horse's hoof with shoe. Lid (top of horseshoe) has thumb catch at front and hinged a... More
Hunting Scene with Female Equestrian Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18494429)
Rectangular, with curves and counter-curves along ornate perimeter, featuring raised decoration of female equestrian on horse, jumping over wooden fence, tree and grass in foreground and background, scene is fr... More
In Aesthetic Style with Diagonal Opening Matchsafe, ca. 1875 (CH 18495...
Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring alternating, applied, diagonal bands of bead and leaf ornament, a horizontal band of bead and flower motifs directly beneath, as well as intersecting horizontal band... More
Jester Face Matchsafe, ca. 1888 (CH 18503153)
Oblong, rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of grinning court jester face in costume, he holds miniature jester head on a stick. Reverse inscribed with monogram J.C.Y. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.
Masonic Symbols Matchsafe, ca. 1900 (CH 18502329)
In the form of a book, featuring incised decoration of various Masonic symbols, including a compass enclosed in an archway at center and dove at upper right corner. Reverse features array of other Masonic symbo... More
Matchsafe (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18495359)
Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of winged dragon with long, serpent-like tail that curls and extends up onto lid. Dragon has single red ruby for eye. Creature is framed on right a... More
Matchsafe (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18495359-2)
Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of winged dragon with long, serpent-like tail that curls and extends up onto lid. Dragon has single red ruby for eye. Creature is framed on right a... More
Matchsafe (USA), after 1904 (CH 18495659)
Black Cat Cigarettes