Match Safes, Vesta Cases and Match Holders 2019-10-23 Auction - 433 Price Results - Karen Olson in NY - Page 2
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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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Psycho Box Trick Match Safe: Nickel plated brass psycho box trick opening match safe. Circa 1895. Nickel plating has worn off of the top to reveal the brass.
0025: Psycho Box Trick Match SafeEst. US$60-US$80
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Silver Plated Jr. Order U. A. Mechanics: Silver plated Junior Order United American Mechanics vesta. Liberty, Virtue, Patriotism. Struker at the base.
0026: Silver Plated Jr. Order U. A. MechanicsEst. US$60-US$80
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Silver Plated Faux Wood Grain Match Safe: Faux wood grain box with spring loaded closing lid. Striker at the right side.
0027: Silver Plated Faux Wood Grain Match SafeEst. US$80-US$120
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Mid-C British Coin Match Safe: This vesta is constructed with two British coins. ELIZABETH II REGINA and GEORGIUS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF. Flip top near top of heads. Striker all around the sides of the coin.
0028: Mid-C British Coin Match SafeEst. US$80-US$120Lot Passed
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Standard Varnish Works Match Safe: Aluminum Standard Varnish Works. New York, Chicago, London. Flip top. Striker base.
0029: Standard Varnish Works Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Leather Match Safe Case: Brown leather with brass trim. Opens to a two sided interior - the left holds the matches and the right supplies the striker.
0030: Leather Match Safe CaseEst. US$80-US$120Lot Passed
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Silver Plated Columbian Fair Match Safe: Christopher Columbus bust at the front. Marked Columbian Fair Souvenier, 1492-1892. Monogrammed CHM at the reverse. Flip top lid. Striker at the base.
0031: Silver Plated Columbian Fair Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Silver Plated Roman Coin Match Safe: Decorated with raised depictions of Roman coins on this rectangular box. Push button to open. Strikers on both left and right side of case. Marked Pat. Mar. 1, 1904.
0032: Silver Plated Roman Coin Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed
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Cigarette Cutter Match Safe: Stainless steel match safe with built in cigarette cutter in the flip top lid. Press a button to open. Striker at the base. Marked Pat'd July 28, 1886.
0033: Cigarette Cutter Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Chicago World's Fair Match Safe: Silver plated Chicago World's Fair match safe with change purse closure. Christopher Columbus profile at the top, Machinery Hall at the bottom front. Reverse reads Chicago World's Fair 1893. Patent
0034: Chicago World's Fair Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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British Advertising Match Safe: Biggs Wall & Coy's London, Patent Rapid Charging Machine. Stainless steel with photo. Press left side of holder to open. Striker at the right side.
0035: British Advertising Match SafeEst. US$60-US$80
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Violin Match Safe: Slight remains of original nickel plating on this brass violin. Unmarked. Striker is the opening at base of instrument.
0037: Violin Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Early Brass and Copper Match Safe: Applied copper decorations on this brass holder with flip top lid and striker at the base.
0038: Early Brass and Copper Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Silver Plated Anheuser-Busch Match Safe: Marked Always Leading with sings and a tire. The reverse is inscribed Compliments Bartholomay Brew Co., Rochester, N.Y. Flip top lid, striker at the base.
0039: Silver Plated Anheuser-Busch Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Sterling Silver Ladies Match Safe: Beaded edges. Laurel wreath decorated. Marked with an M. Marked Sterling, 100 on both sides of the bezel.
0040: Sterling Silver Ladies Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Sterling Silver Flask Match Safe: Nicely hallmarked on lid and side and bears 925. Striker at the base.
0041: Sterling Silver Flask Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Gorham Silver Plated Alligator Skin Match Safe: Marked Gorham Co., 035. Stamped 88 inside the lid. Exterior decoration resembles alligator skin. Flip top lid, striker at the base. Monogrammed REM.
0042: Gorham Silver Plated Alligator Skin Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Silver Match Safe on Sterling Rope Chain: Silver plated ribbed match safe marked on the lip (not legible) with loop hangs on a silver rope chain marked 925, Italy. Striker at the base. Lift top lid.
0043: Silver Match Safe on Sterling Rope ChainEst. US$100-US$200
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Japanese Brass Etched Match Safe: Japanese etched brass over copper match safe. Push button lift top. Striker at the base. Landscape and foliage decorated.
0044: Japanese Brass Etched Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Carved Cork and Metal Match Safe: Marked on the exterior flip up lid, G.H. Mumm & Co.; G. de Bary. Striker is at the interior of the flip up lid. Interior at the rim is marked Fred'k de Bary & Co., N.Y. Pat'd Sept 23, 1879.
0045: Carved Cork and Metal Match SafeEst. US$60-US$80Lot Passed
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Indian Elephant Head Match Safe: Polished brass Indian Elephant match safe with glass eyes and bone tusks. Striker at the underneath of the elephant's head.
0046: Indian Elephant Head Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Pipe Smoking Monkey Match Safe: Figural nickel plated brass monkey smokes a pipe. When cap is removed it is not attached to the safe. Striker at the base of the cap.
0047: Pipe Smoking Monkey Match SafeEst. US$100-US$200
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Rosewood Portrait Match Safe: Portrait of a gentleman. Push a button to open the safe. Black laquer exterior. Large striker area at the base.
0048: Rosewood Portrait Match SafeEst. US$80-US$120
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