![FRENCH ART NOUVEAU FIGURAL MATCH HOLDER: FRENCH ART NOUVEAU FIGURAL CAST METAL MATCH HOLDER W/TRAY SIDES, APPROXIMATELY 9 IN X 5 IN X 4 IN HIGH](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/477/332133/179158636_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717345729)
Metal Match Holders & Match Safes
![FRENCH ART NOUVEAU FIGURAL MATCH HOLDER: FRENCH ART NOUVEAU FIGURAL CAST METAL MATCH HOLDER W/TRAY SIDES, APPROXIMATELY 9 IN X 5 IN X 4 IN HIGH](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/477/332133/179158636_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717345729)
![Grp 3 Antique Match Holders: Largest: 7"H x 4"W x 2"D. Three antique iron or similar metal match holders with strike plates. One in the form of a barrel, one is the form of an imp or devil, and one in the form of Horace Greeley.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![Antique Porcelain Match Safe: DESCRIPTION: Antique porcelain match safe with gilt metal mounts and hand painted figure in landscape scene. CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H: 2.5" x L: 1.25" CONDITION: Minor cracking a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179230033_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![AN ENGRAVED BRASS SMOKING SET WITH MATCH HOLDER, CIGARETTE BOX, AND TRAY: A QAJAR ENGRAVED BRASS SMOKING SET WITH MATCH HOLDER AND CIGARETTE BOX, AND A MUNTZ METAL CO. PERSIAN-STYLE TRAY Qajar Iran, late 19th - early 20th century, and Staffordshire, England, dated 1872 Comp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8979/332008/179139863_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717256876)
![Rare 19th c. 2 Compartment Match Holder: Rare iron or similar metal match holder patented with two lidded compartments. Patent date May 10, 1870. Also dated Jan. 1872. Both dated impressed into back .](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053618_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![Goberg Germany Arts and Crafts Candlestick with Match Holder: Metal, measures 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/332857/179643050_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717871038)
![Munich Child Figural Ashtray & Match Holder: Metal 7” Figural Ashtray and Match Holder. Munich Child. Good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1301/328696/177043743_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714800110)
![Vintage metal polished brass finish wall match box holder with strike - matches box: This vintage matches holder will be the perfect addition to any home, entertaining space, or even as a nostalgic gift. Shipping fee category: ShipA= $20 CAD for USA & CANADA ONLY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9267/329875/177905263_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716311343)
![Pair of figural match holders, w. France: Pair of figural match holders, w. France, 2nd half 19th century, a pair of merchants in traditional costume, carrying large baskets with bells on their backs, yellow metal baskets with hinged lids for](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331524/178833328_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716985532)
News about Metal Match Holders & Match Safes
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON – A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metal-of-Honor_ISGM-Installation-5_SeeFullCredit-1.jpg)
Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16
BOSTON – Metal of Honor: Gold from Simone Martini to Contemporary Art, on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) through January 16, 2023, explores how painters across centuries have used gold to honor and commemorate their subjects. The exhibition features works by legendary Renaissance master Simone Martini, juxtaposing his devotional paintings with portraits by […]