Lot of 4 vintage safety match tins. Great opportunity to collect 4 very unique safety match tins with good graphics. Great for display. These are four tins with matchsticks as follows:
- MAYO-DIAMOND TORCH matchsticks from the Diamond Match Company. Moto is ‘The Match That Won’t Go Out, Burns In Seconds. Print on the front, top and back. Hinged lid, in very good condition. No matchsticks included with this tin. Measures 1.5” tall, 4.5” wide and 2.5” deep.
- ROYAL WAX VESTAS, Bryant & May, London, made in England, registered Dec 20, 1870. Great graphics on top and bottom and designs on all sides. Hinged lid, in very good condition. Measures 1” tall, 6.25” wide and 3.5” deep.
- BUTTERFLY MATCH COMPANY. Has hinged lid, floral design on top. This tin has wear and corrosion so graphics are not clear. Measures .75” tall, 6.25” wide and 1.75” deep.
- DUNCAN’S WATERPROOF WAX VESTAS, made in Australia. Nice compact size, hinged lid. Measures .75” tall, 3” wide and 1.5” deep.
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Tag Words: Ashtray, Figurine, Antique, Vintage, Collectable, Smoking, Cigar, Cigarette, Lounge, Tobacciana, Matches, Match Box
ZB30307 AE
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