Description: Lot of 4 different, antique, match safes called vestas. U.S. and U.K., ca. 1870's--1920's. Please view our detailed photos as they're part of the description. 1: Unmarked, turned, cylindrical exotic wood container with screw top. Hole at top holds a matchstick. 2: Unmarked, tubular brass with text on bottom: " Safety Box for 25 Matches". Nozzle on top to hold a matchstick. 3: Tubular chrome plated metal with text on top and bottom: "Williams Shaving Stick and J.B.Williams Co. Glastonbury, Conn. U.S.A.". Meant to be reused as match safe. 4: Flat, rectangular, chrome plated metal marked: "GILLETTE BLADES and GILLETTE Trade Mark". Meant to be reused as match safe. All 4 have the striking surface on the bottom. Fine used condition with some wear due to age and use. (Please view our other interesting items, including vintage match safes listed!) We gladly answer questions and provide additional photos upon request. Bidders outside the US please note: check with eBay Global Shipping Program before bidding. We only ship domestic and through eBay. Please note: in our listings, by free shipping, we mean free shipping within the United States only! If applicable, for foreign clients using eBay, we'll ship free to the eBay mail center in Erlanger, KY. Dear eBayers, please note that due to recent problems with Chinese customs, we no longer ship to China. Please use eBay international postal center or provide us with a U.S. shipping address. Thanks for your cooperation! If you have special shipping instructions please indicate at time of payment! Please contact us for details. Thanks for your cooperation!
Price: 184.99 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-09-01T15:43:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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