Match Safes

 

It’s not at all uncommon to find an old match safe in a vintage tackle box or fly fishing vest. These are most often fairly pedestrian match safes the likes of those by Marbles, which are waterproof. This page will showcase more aesthetically interesting match safes and match holders.

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While A Marbleized Match Safe Is Not Quite As Spectacular As A  Leonard Fly Reel ...This One Is Very Cool, Nonetheless

While A Marbleized Match Safe Is Not Quite As Spectacular As A Marbleized Leonard Fly Reel …This One Is Very Cool, Nonetheless

This Advertising Matchbox Is Made Of Wood And Celluloid

This Advertising Matchbox Is Made Of Wood And Celluloid

"Compliments Of" ...Back When Cool Stuff Was Just Given Away !

“Compliments Of” …Back When Cool Stuff Was Just Given Away !

William Frankfurth (1829–1891) First Worked For The John Pritzlaff Hardware Company And In 1861 Founded The Frankfurth Hardware Company In Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Advertising Matchsafe Is Dated 1901.

William Frankfurth (1829–1891) First Worked For The John Pritzlaff Hardware Company And In 1861 Founded The Frankfurth Hardware Company In Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Advertising Matchsafe Is Dated 1901.

In 1875 Frankfurth Expanded Into The Wholesale Business And Left Retail In 1885

In 1875 Frankfurth Expanded Into The Wholesale Business And Left Retail In 1885

Frankfurth’s House Brand Was Called “Neptune” And They Also Sold Tackle By Many Popular Brands Of The Day, Such As Heddon, Pflueger, Talbot, Milam And Divine

Frankfurth’s House Brand Was Called “Neptune” And They Also Sold Tackle By Many Popular Brands Of The Day, Such As Heddon, Pflueger, Talbot, Milam And Divine

A Not Often Seen Match Safe Which Depicts A Rod, Reel And Creel Hanging On A Cabin Wall ...Meant To Hang On Your Wall, Next To The Fireplace. The Lid Of The Creel Opens For Access To The Matches. Circa 1910/20

A Not Often Seen Match Safe Which Depicts A Rod, Reel And Creel Hanging On A Cabin Wall …Meant To Hang On Your Wall, Next To The Fireplace. The Lid Of The Creel Opens For Access To The Matches. Circa 1910/20

This James Blake & Co. Of Massachusetts Match Safe Is Made Of Nickel Silver And Is Often Misrepresented As Being Sterling Due To Being Marked "Sterline", Which Given A Quick Glance Looks Like Sterling.

This James Blake & Co. Of Massachusetts Match Safe Is Made Of Nickel Silver And Is Often Misrepresented As Being Sterling Due To Being Marked “Sterline”, Which Given A Quick Glance Looks Like Sterling.

The Pattern On This Matchsafe Has Been Seen On Early New York Spinners, A John Kopf Fly Reel And On Small Oilers. The Origins Of The Pattern Remain A Mystery.

The Pattern On This Matchsafe Has Been Seen On Early New York Spinners, A John Kopf Fly Reel And On Small Oilers. The Origins Of The Pattern Remain A Mystery.

An Early Bakelite Match Safe Sporting The Famous A&F Logo

An Early Bakelite Match Safe Sporting The Famous A&F Logo

I've Had Match Safes With This Pattern Before, All Of Which Had The Same Pattern Front And Rear. I've Always Wondered How Old They Are.

I’ve Had Match Safes With This Pattern Before, All Of Which Had The Same Pattern Front And Rear. I’ve Always Wondered How Old They Are.

This Example Helps Date It With An Advertisement On The Back. W.H Jones & Co. An Importer Of Wines, Spirits & Cordials An Operated From 1851 To 1917.

This Example Helps Date It With An Advertisement On The Back. W.H Jones & Co. An Importer Of Wines, Spirits & Cordials An Operated From 1851 To 1917.

A Matchsafe Of German Silver

A Matchsafe Of German Silver

A Truly Tiny (1.25″) Lapel Dry Fly Oil Bottle Of Celluloid And A Match Safe

A Match Safe And A Truly Tiny (1.25″) Lapel Dry Fly Oil Bottle Of Celluloid

An Early Fishing Theme Match safe

An Early Fishing Theme Match safe

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