Period Reproductions and Restorations

Match Safe

Match Safe

Match safes, generally made with hinged covers, kept matches dry and protected them from errant sparks. They date back to as early as the 1830's when friction matches were first invented. Some had an open section in the back to serve as a receptacle for
used matches which might later be used as splints to transfer a flame to light candles, lamps, or relight a fire.

L-105-PAR Match Safe 3"Dia. x 4 1/4"H

$125.00

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