Sold20162 c. 1890 FIGURAL BRASS MATCH SAFE / VESTASTwo Antique c. 1890 Novelty Solid Brass Gilded Figural Sea Shell Match Safes. 1- Antique c. 1890 Novelty Match Safe Vesta in the form of a clam shell. Has a raised ribbed effect to both the front andSee Sold Price
Sold2016c. 1890 FIGURAL FISH MATCH SAFE - GLASS EYESVictorian c. 1890 Figural Fish Vesta / Match Safe. Nicely detailed to show the scales and fins of the fish, the mouth is the hinged lid which is operated by pressing the ventral fin. European, glass eSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ceramic Pocket Figural Match Safe Vesta, Skinny, c 1880Ceramic pocket match safe, circa 1880. Match safe is smaller and thinner than other figurals, base measures approx 1 inch across. The lid has a small hole for holding a match. Dimensions: 2.75 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ceramic Figural Match Safe Vesta Case, Skinny c. 1880Ceramic pocket match safe, circa 1880.. Match safe is smaller and thinner than other figurals. Base measures approx 1 inch across. Dimensions: 2.93 inches high (approximate)See Sold Price
Sold2019Ceramic Figural Match Safe Vesta Case, Skinny c. 1880Ceramic pocket match safe, circa 1880. Match safe is smaller and thinner than other figurals. Base measures approx 1 inch across. Dimensions: 2.68 inches high (approximate)See Sold Price
Sold20163 FIGURAL BRASS MATCH SAFES FLY - FROG - BUCKET3 Vintage Figural Solid Brass Match Safes. C. 1920-30s. A Fly 3.50" long, a frog 3" long and a Lidded Bocket with copper trim and bail 2.25" tall. All are solid brass, some age related green patina. WSee Sold Price
Sold2021Black smokey agate match safe, c. 1890Title: Black smokey agate match safe, c. 1890 Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 2 1/2 inches Date/Period: c. 1890 Material: Agate w/ brass edge trim Description: Match safe with black smokey agate beveled edged panSee Sold Price
Sold2020Original Japanese Meiji Match Safe / Vesta Case c1890Original Japanese Meiji Match Safe / Vesta Case circa 1890See Sold Price
Sold2020Original Japanese Meiji Match Safe / Vesta Case c1890Original Japanese Meiji Match Safe / Vesta Case circa 1890See Sold Price
Sold2017GREEDY GOLDEN PIG MATCH SAFE VESTA, BRASS SEALA figural bronze or brass wax sealer cast as a mouse naturalistic base, monogram BG; plus a figural brass match safe in the form of a pig holding a bag stamped with $1000000, a striker under the base.See Sold Price
Sold2022(2) Cigar Cutters & More(2) Cigar cutters & more, c/o figural cast brass cigar cutter & match holder, Egyptian Dog holding bell, hinged neck opens to cut cigar, copper matchbook holder (9" h) FA Biehl Mfg Co man on horsebackSee Sold Price
Sold2022LAIDLAW WIRE BRASS FLY ADVTG MATCH SAFE C. 1890Measures 3.5 inches long. Be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packinSee Sold Price
Sold2018Lot Of 3: Brass Match Safes or Vestas.Lot includes; a coiled snake, monkeys and frogs. All embossed and in excellent condition.Condition:Dimensions:Largest : 2 -1/2" x 1 -1/2". Condition: Dimensions: Largest : 2 -1/2" x 1 -1/2".See Sold Price
Sold20172 ENGLISH STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFE / VESTA CASES1- A Sterling Silver English Etched Match Safe made in 1900, Birmingham. Monogrammed, measures 2". 2- A small 19th c. chased Silver Vesta Match Safe, no hallmarks, faint monogram P.S. one side. MeasurSee Sold Price
Sold2017Antique Reticulated Brass Match SafeAntique pierced brass match safe or vesta case with applied copper gondola decoration to cover. Size: 2"See Sold Price
Sold2022Sterling Silver Assorted Figural Vesta Match SafesEstate lot of 3 assorted sterling silver figural match safes. Includes (1) 1.5" x 1.5" x .75" figural skull shape hinged vesta case; (1) 2" x .75" figural pig shaped vesta case, marked "Sterling;" andSee Sold Price
Sold2016ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFEAntique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Match Safe c. 1890. Strike on bottom. Ornate woman with flowing hair, marked sterling with a "F". Ornate script monogram to reverse. Measures approx 2.25"x2". WeighSee Sold Price
Sold2024American and English, Collection of four match safes / vestasAmerican and English Collection of four match safes / vestas c. 1900sterling silver, silver, enamel largest: 2.75 h x 1.75 w x .5 d in (7 x 4 x 1 cm) smallest: 2.375 h x 1.375 w x .375 d in (6 x 3See Sold Price
Sold2016VINTAGE JAPANESE VESTA MATCH SAFEVINTAGE BRASS JAPANESE VESTA MATCH SAFE - GEISHA GIRL PATTERN - 2.75'' - GOOD CONDITIONSee Sold Price
Sold2023Two Novelty Brass Match SafesTwo novelty brass vesta cases (match safes), one in the form of a "Wally Bird" clutching a large gourd with spring lid (2.25" x 1.25"), and a more realistically shaped owl case with suspension ring (2See Sold Price
Sold2022Antique 19th C Silver Vesta Case / Match Safe CaseAntique 19th C Silver Vesta Case / Match Safe Case. With French Empire style design. Measures just over 2.5 inches in length.See Sold Price
Sold2017Antique Mixed-Metals Match SafeAn antique mixed metals match safe or vesta case, brass and pot metal or spelter with copper wash, depicting a recumbent topless woman and doves in high relief. Size: 2 3/4''See Sold Price
May 18Winfield Auction GalleryAntique Anglo-Indian Figural Brass & Marble Girandole Candelabra Set, circa 1890US$300
2 days LeftCrescent City Auction GalleryAfter Julien Causse (French, 1869-1914), "Abeille," French Figural Swinger Clock, c. 1900, Overall-US$550(1 bid)
2 days LeftCrescent City Auction GalleryDutch Inspired Repousee Brass and Pine Conquistador Mirror, 20th c., H.- 55 1/2 in., W.- 38 1/2 in.,US$500
May 19Rich Penn AuctionsHarley-Davidson & Merkel Motor Cycles Match Safe, "There's No Match to the Harley-Davidson orUS$80(3 bids)