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    Posted 13 years ago

    ThriftyGypsy
    (103 items)

    Good Morning Everybody,
    Here is an item I purchased a while back at an antique mall. The seller told me that it was a match box cover. It measures approximately 2" in length and 1" in width; about the size of a small match box. It appears to be made out of brass, with enamel covering the outside. There is also a round piece of Jade on the top with an oriental design. I really enjoy collecting vintage oriental items that are unusual also. It looks like it was bent at some point, and never straightened out. I really liked it because of the colors, pattern and Jade insert. I am wondering if anyone has ever seen one of these before, and if anyone knows if it is an actual match box cover. Thanks for looking. Thrifty Gypsy

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    1. kerry10456 kerry10456, 13 years ago
      Good morning, lovely piece. Thanks for sharing
    2. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 13 years ago
      Thanks kerry10456 !
    3. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 13 years ago
      Thanks for the love Manikin !
    4. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 13 years ago
      Thanks VintageArgentina !
    5. Hedgewalker Hedgewalker, 13 years ago
      Nice !! The jade and enamel compliment each other very gracefully. Beautiful piece Thrifty !!
    6. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 13 years ago
      Thanks Hedgewalker for the compliments ! Glad you liked it !
    7. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 13 years ago
      Thanks BeauxPurdy for the information. I really did not know if it was an actual match box holder or not. That confirms that they definitely made them ! Probably added a little glamour to a plain box of matches. T.G.
    8. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 13 years ago
      Thanks Scandinavian_pieces !
    9. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 13 years ago
      Thanks for the love AR8Jason and BELLIN68!!!
    10. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 13 years ago
      Thanks bratjdd for the love and the information ! That is a very helpful site. ThriftyGypsy
    11. ThriftyGypsy ThriftyGypsy, 12 years ago
      Thanks Bellin68 for the love! Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings! Hope you have a safe holiday. Looking forward to next years collectibles. Thrifty

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