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Brass Vesta Match Safe, F.Smith 1858 inscription

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Match Holders71 of 159Match box?"Gorham" 14K Gold Monogrammed "Vesta" or Match Safe /Hallmarked "Lion and Anchor" / Circa 1900-1910
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    Posted 9 years ago

    zzzretired
    (3 items)

    Hand Made 2 3/4" x 1 5/8" x 7/8"

    Brass vesta match safe holder with copper inlay and with an iron striker.

    F.or J. Smith 1858 inscription

    No ideal of origin or MFG.

    On further research i found a brass push candlestick were Fred J Smith & Co. is stamp on it and reports the era (1850-1899)
    Is there any more info i can find on this Company?

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