![Ripley blue Wedding/Marriage kerosene lamp: Ripley kerosene marked Patent Sept. 20, 1870 translucent blue wedding/marriage lamp with opaque white base, match holder, #1 Bing brass and glass burners, 14 1/4"t. to top of burners, clear glass chim](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2953/330375/178759951_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071459)
Brass Match Holders & Match Safes
![Ripley blue Wedding/Marriage kerosene lamp: Ripley kerosene marked Patent Sept. 20, 1870 translucent blue wedding/marriage lamp with opaque white base, match holder, #1 Bing brass and glass burners, 14 1/4"t. to top of burners, clear glass chim](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2953/330375/178759951_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071459)
![4 unusual match safes, polliwog, lobster claw, etc.: 4 unusual match safes, including one that looks like a pocket knife, one with pop-up cigar cutter dated 1882, brass polliwog, and a brass lobster claw, largest is 2.5"T x 1.5"W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2953/330375/178962617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071459)
![Brass Bear and Dog Match Safes: Two early 20th C. match cases to include bear and dog forms. Larger: 3-1/2in tall x 1-1/2in wide. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC curbside delivery, and international third-party shipper infor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081888_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![5 plated over brass match safes, 1904 World's Fair, Masonic, etc.: 5 plated over brass match safes, including one with embossed figures of Washington, Lincoln, and Columbus, one with Thomas Jefferson and Native Americans for 1904 World's Fair, one with advertising Fr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2953/330375/178963356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071459)
![8 match safes, 7 brass and 1 copper: 7 brass match safes including William Jennings Bryan for President, and one copper that is souvenir of the State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA, largest is 1.5" x 3"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2953/330375/180418633_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071459)
![10 brass match safes: 10 brass match safes, largest is 1.5" x 2.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2953/330375/180418622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071459)
![Lot 2 Patina Brass Accessories: Lot of 2 brass wares. 1 etched brass bowl at 1.75 inches tall and 4 inch diameter and 1 repousse match box holder with images of a mythical animals on front. Approx 2 x 1.5 inches Evident discoloratio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/334054/180585406_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719236686)
![Vintage/Antique Chinese Match Safe: jade and brass](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/334244/180631197_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719163514)
![1960's Stone and Brass Match Holder and Striker signed "Footlighters 1969": This Stone and Brass Match Holder and Striker, signed "Footlighters 1969," embodies the essence of the 1960s era. Crafted from stone and brass, it exudes a timeless charm and elegance. The "Footlighte](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332488/179312319_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Group of misc. items, books, baskets, glasses, etc.: Group of misc. items, whale oil lamp, iron flint striker, early iron PA fireplace tools, miniature boot jack, wood match holder, wood long match holder, 2 wood book boxes, 2 Civil War books, brass Dic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2953/330375/180422720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071459)
![Rare Brass Vesta Form Of Lobster Crustacean: This rare brass vesta is a unique and eye-catching piece that is sure to make a statement. Designed in the form of a lobster crustacean, it is a must-have for any collector or lover of marine life. Ma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332529/179336053_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
News about Brass Match Holders & Match Safes
![George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sworders-Dec-13-George-III-brass-mortar.jpg)
George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
George III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
![Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/165738183_1_x.webp)
Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Estimated at $5,000-$10,000, a 14th-century candlestick made during the classical period of Mamluk artistic production hammered for $100,000 and sold for $125,000 with buyer’s premium at Leland Little on December 1. The 9in high silver-inlaid brass candlestick was likely used in court ceremonies or celebrations to honor the reigning potentate — either […]
![Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0609_b1191_lead.jpg)
Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale
VINELAND, N.J. – There were smiles on many bidders’ faces as they departed Bertoia Auctions’ Spring Toy Break Auction on May 9th and 10th. “It was a terrific sale, and there was a great camaraderie throughout,” said Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia. “As they headed out the door with their purchases, everybody was chattering about […]
![Furniture Specific: Brass with class](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012_0206_Brass_lead.jpg)
Furniture Specific: Brass with class
In the last few months I have been fortunate enough to attend several high-end antique shows, cover some good auctions and visit a well-known museum with a wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century American furniture treasures. And while it is fun to sort of let yourself go and just be amazed at all the great […]