Antique silver/bronze matchstick case

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Willcpfc, Feb 27, 2021.

  1. Willcpfc

    Willcpfc Well-Known Member

    Thought I would show this one. No maker marks, nicely detailed.

    Not sure what age it is from.

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    Willcpfc, Feb 27, 2021
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  2. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Could be plated copper. The fastening looks like brass. How big is it?
     
    Houseful, Feb 27, 2021
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  3. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    Sweet - the wear to the silverplating is attractive. Table vesta/match holder, would think dating around the 1880s...

    ~Cheryl
     
    DragonflyWink, Feb 27, 2021
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  4. Willcpfc

    Willcpfc Well-Known Member

    It is about three inches across. You are right, the fastening and feet are brass. The actual box appears to be plated copper.
     
    Willcpfc, Feb 27, 2021
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  5. Willcpfc

    Willcpfc Well-Known Member

    Thank you. That is good to know.
     
    Willcpfc, Feb 27, 2021
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    not , maybe...a stamp box..?
     
    komokwa, Feb 27, 2021
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  7. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    Well, can't see much use for a striker on a stamp box...

    ~Cheryl
     
    DragonflyWink, Feb 27, 2021
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    point taken....just seems off, to strike a match so close to all the other matches....un shielded like that.....i'm used to strikers being on the outside away from trouble.....;):happy::happy:
     
    komokwa, Feb 27, 2021
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  9. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    DragonflyWink, Feb 27, 2021
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  10. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Interesting bird... I wonder what it is supposed to be? It is striding with long-ish legs. Seems an odd looking head shape in relation to the body.
     
    Figtree3, Feb 28, 2021
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