STERLING SILVER FISH MOTIF MATCH SAFE C.1890'S

Scarce Fish Motif Sterling Silver Match Safe created during the 1890's before the match book as we know it today came to be in 1910. These victorian era match safes were works of art. This match safe has the same nicely detailed fish scene on both of its sides! The four corners are fluted and have a bulbous shape. Top lifts open to access matches. There is no spring closure on this one. These fit in ones vesta or coat. It has a ribbed bottom for striking the match to light. Please click on its image to see additional closeups!