Match Safes, Vesta Cases and Match Holders 2019-10-23 Auction - 433 Price Results - Karen Olson in NY
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Amenia, NY, United States
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Match Safes, Vesta Cases and Match Holders

The Julian Marwell Collection of Match Safes, Vestas and Match Holders. This diverse collection numbers over 600 pieces and has been stored for the past 25 years since the passing of Mr. Marwell. It is now offered by his family with the hope that these unique collectibles will be appreciated by those who share the same passion as their father, Julian Marwell.
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European Brass Cockerel Match Safe: Circa 1890's. Brass rooster with glass eyes. Beak can be squeezed to open the lid at the base which contains the striker.
0001: European Brass Cockerel Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Anheuser-Busch Malt-Nutrine Match Safe: Brass match safe with capital A & a set of wings. Reads: FOR APPETITE, HEALTH AND VIGOR. MALT-NUTRINE. Trademark. Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn. St. Louis. Striker at the base.
0002: Anheuser-Busch Malt-Nutrine Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Edward I, German Portrait Match Safe: German Emperor/King of Prussia, Edward I military portrait on a black laquered rosewood box. Opens from left to right by pushing a button. Large striker at the reverse.
0004: Edward I, German Portrait Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Silver Plated Masonic Match Safe: Pat., Jan. 12, 1904. Striker at the base.
0005: Silver Plated Masonic Match SafeEst. $60-$80
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Japanese Brass Figural Match Safe: Brass cat vesta holding a rat.
0006: Japanese Brass Figural Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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19th C Hide Covered Dog Match Safe: Late 19th C. brass collared, hide covered dog head with glass eyes and brass nose and mouth. Button on collar opens the lid containing the striker.
0007: 19th C Hide Covered Dog Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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German Beer Stein Match Safe: Victorian brass vesta beer stein. Flip top lid with handle. Two figures decorated each side. Striker at the base.
0008: German Beer Stein Match SafeEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
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European Silver Match Safe Drawer: Marked M 800. Monogrammed "AA" and having three small opal stones at the top left corner. Striker insert is missing at the base.
0009: European Silver Match Safe DrawerEst. $100-$200
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Dutch Bronzed Repoussed Match Safe: Cylindrical vesta with classical figures. Lions head at the top. Top flips up to open. Striker at the base.
0011: Dutch Bronzed Repoussed Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Silver Plated Cigar Bundle Match Safe: Five cigars make up this bundle vesta.Flip top lid. Striker at the base.
0012: Silver Plated Cigar Bundle Match SafeEst. $80-$120
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Silver Plated Carpenter's Level Match Safe: Lift up opening at one end of the level. Striker on the lid. Loop for a chain.
0013: Silver Plated Carpenter's Level Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Brass Plated Punch Figural Match Safe: Punch holds a socket in his hand when combined with a match it represents his club.
0014: Brass Plated Punch Figural Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Aluminum Shoe Match Safe: Probably 1910. Western Aluminum. Pat. Pending. Inscribed James. Heel opens and is the striker.
0015: Aluminum Shoe Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Arm & Hammer Soda Gutta Purcha Match Safe: Marked Arm & Hammer Soda, Compliments of Church & Co. Striker on the base.
0016: Arm & Hammer Soda Gutta Purcha Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Japanese Brass Dragon Match Safe: Circa 1900. Striker at the base.
0017: Japanese Brass Dragon Match SafeEst. $80-$120
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Brass Compass Match Safe: Ribbed brass exterior with inserted compass. Flip top. Striker on the left. Letters and numbers at the base are somewhat illegible. (RECO 10981?)
0018: Brass Compass Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Man in The Moon Match Safe: European silver plated brass vesta. Mouth forms a match socket. Rests on its back where the striker is located. Opens at one end. Circa 1890's.
0019: Man in The Moon Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Shrew / Mouse Match Safe: This is a circa 1890 metal vesta in the shape of a shrew or mouse with glass eyes, leather ears and tail.
0020: Shrew / Mouse Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Charles Mackintosh Horseshoe Match Safe: This vesta is made in Britain. Probably by Charles Mackintosh & Co. Horseshoe-shaped with English Manor photo behind a celluloid sheet. Lift top at the flat area. Striker is all around the horseshoe.
0021: Charles Mackintosh Horseshoe Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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Brass Mailbag Match Safe: Monogrammed mailbag style vesta. Monogrammed JEG. Striker at the base.
0024: Brass Mailbag Match SafeEst. $100-$200
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