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Match Holders110 of 159Victorian Era .... Go-To-BedsSterling Vesta (match safe)
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    Posted 11 years ago

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    Ive had this Victorian Era match holder for many years. I believe it was used to hold matches for possibly lighting oil lamps. I have a collectionof oil lamps so it works good together.
    I have not seen another but dont believe that its unique.
    Its signed but hard to read and really cant make out what it says. Its made out of a pot metal and a greenish (Tarnish) colored patina applied.

    Anyone know anything about it?

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    1. Vintagefran Vintagefran, 11 years ago
      Ah! Its gorgeous Anj
    2. antiques-in-nj antiques-in-nj, 11 years ago
      Thanks!
    3. inky inky, 11 years ago
      Sorry can't help but love it!...:-)
    4. pops52 pops52, 11 years ago
      I believe this is a go to bed match holder. Here is some information that you might find interesting.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go-to-bed_matchbox

      On your particular piece the wooden match stick would fit in raised hand of the figure.
    5. antiques-in-nj antiques-in-nj, 11 years ago
      Hi,
      Most interesting idea, but the hand that would hold the match is not really made to hold a match. There is no hole to hold one. It is a match holder, there is even an area for striking matches all around the base.
      Scott
    6. pops52 pops52, 11 years ago
      It was just something to ponder on. I really like your holder, the patina really adds to the character. Very nice! and thanks for posting.
    7. antiques-in-nj antiques-in-nj, 11 years ago
      Thank you! I appreciate your input!

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