This is a tin plate and celluloid matchbox holder or grip dating to the 1920's
It is unusual in that it has full colour 'reversible' illustration to one side (the vast majority of 'risque' or 'saucy postcard' type holders do not have a rev ...click for details
This is an early Victorian 'Go to Bed' Vesta or Matchsafe, dating to circa 1850.
The Brass case is cylindrical in form & decorated with a geometric & floral pattern in green enamel, with the push on lid being impressed with 'DOWLERS NOCTURNAL VEST ...click for details
This is a hand chased Sterling Silver Vesta or match holder, fully hallmarked for Chester 1919.
The front of the case has an inctricatly hand chased design, depicting Thistle plants around a centrally inlaid, composite ? Thistle head. ...click for details
This is a World War One tin plate & celluloid match box cover or grip, of British manufacture, and dated to 1915.
The front of the case is entitled 'THESE COLOURS WILL NOT RUN', & shows a shield with the Union Flag in front of 5 Allies flags (from R t ...click for details
This is a plated brass & enamel matchbox holder, dating to 1932.
The main body of the holder is constructed from brass with, (unusually) ,separate front & rear plated panels attached to the main body (one edge of the holder is stamped with PATENT 368,003 - a B ...click for details
This is an Edwardian period match safe or vesta, dating to around 1910.
The holder is constructed of metal with a covering of green, patterned Moroccan leather, with the word 'LIGHT' embossed in gold, on the top of the lid. ...click for details
