Four Brass Travel Match Safes

Description:

Four Brass Travel Match Safes, 19th/20th century, a tubular form match safe marked "MARBLE'S GLADSTONE, MICH. U.S.A. PAT'D 1900," one a gavel-form travel light, designed to hold matches on one end with a striker, the other end holds a taper; one tubular form marked "SOUVENIR DE PELERINAGE.," (French for pilgrimage souvenir); one in the form of a pouch with sliding and hinged lid, the interior cavity with match holder and striker, marked "PATENTED MAY 20, 1862," (solder repairs),lg. 1 3/4-3 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

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