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 a Victorian figural cigar or cheroot cutter in the form of a Champagne bottle, and dating to circa. 1890.
To operate the cutter, the top (designed as a foil covered cork with a ring to attach to an Albert chain),is turned which releases the spring loaded ' ...click for details
This is a Brass figural novelty vesta or matchsafe in the form of a Deer's leg or hoof, of European (possibly German) origin, and dating to around 1890.
The hinged cap is opened via a push button on the front of the case & the striker is on the base of the ho ...click for details
This is a Victorian Nickel plated Brass vesta or match safe, with a built in compass and stanhope viewer (no image), probably of European origin, & dating to around 1890.
The front & rear panels of the case are decorated in a vertical 'knot' pattern w ...click for details
