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    Posted 10 months ago

    jscott0363
    (903 items)

    Hi everyone!!
    I've collected many match safes and match holders over the years, but these are the first match safes in the form of a duck. These fellows are cold painted spelter and were made in Austria. As you can see, in pic #4, the striker plates are on the bottom of each. I'm not sure of the age of these two fellas, but I'm willing to believe they're no older than the 1960's. They each measure 5" long and 2 3/4" tall.

    Thanks very much for stopping in for a look!!

    Scott

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    Comments

    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 10 months ago
      Scott- These are very cool. I love items that have dual purpose.
    2. DejaVu2 DejaVu2, 10 months ago
      Agree with dav2no1. They are so cool! Your whole collection is tip top shelf!
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      Dave,
      Thanks friend!! Yes, I too love items with dual purpose and I like ducks!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      DejaVu,
      Thank you so very much! That's the BEST compliment that any collector could wish for. You're far to kind!!
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      MishMasher,
      kev,
      Vynil,
      Dave,
      fortapache,
      Kevin,
      Mike,
      DejaVu
      and
      jmillersmugs
      Thank you all so very much for the loves, the kind comments and for taking time to stop in!!!
    6. Newfld Newfld, 10 months ago
      This pair of duck safes is delightful, and what a clever design!
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      Jenni,
      Thanks!! Yes, I too thought they are a very clever design. I guess they could also be used as a trinket box.
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      vcal,
      Jenni
      and
      Phil
      Thank you all so very much for the loves and for taking time to drop by!!
    9. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      Kevin,
      Reise
      and
      sherrlou,
      Thank you all very much for the loves and for stopping by!!
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      Leelani,
      Thank you so very much for the love and for dropping in!!
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      Daisy,
      Thank you very much for the love and for stopping in!!
    12. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      SEAN,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping in!!
    13. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      ho2cultcha,
      Thank you very much for the love and for stopping in!!

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