C. 1890 Oval Brass Push Trick Opening Go-To-Bed Vesta Case Match Safe Striker

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Seller: matchsaferunner_revisited ✉️ (956) 66.7%, Location: Hockley, Essex, GB, Ships to: AMERICAS, EUROPE, ASIA, AU, Item: 292055753602 C. 1890 OVAL BRASS PUSH TRICK OPENING GO-TO-BED VESTA CASE MATCH SAFE STRIKER. var itemNumber = window.ebayItemID ? window.ebayItemID : -1; function getGalleryData() { var galleryData = { scrollGalleryQueryString: '&uid=1981274&siteid=3&categoryID=60778&eBayItemNumber='+itemNumber,showCaseTagNum:0,postTimeSettings: {"id":27201,"accountId":1981274,"totalItemsDispayed":10,"itemSelectionMode":1,"styleOption":1,"palette":0,"color":"0075c4","texture":"gold","matchGalleryToTemplate":false,"title":"Other Current Auctions","linkMessage":"Browse all items from this seller","emptyGalleryText":"Gallery is Updating Items","position":0,"overridePostion":null,"zoomLevel":null,"overridePalette":null,"overrideColor":null,"overrideTexture":null,"overrideMatchTemplate":null},baseUrl:"http://asw.auctiva.com/"}; return galleryData; } var sctTag1 = document.createElement('script'); sctTag1.setAttribute('src','http://asw.auctiva.com/js/auctivaScrollingGallery.js'); if(document.body != null){ document.body.appendChild(sctTag1); } Welcome to my auctions, and please remember to check out my ebay store / shop.

This auction is for a late Victorian, c.1890 brass oval shaped vesta matchsafe with trick opening method of opening.

So, to open you push the oval inset at the top of the vesta case and this opens the section that you would keep your matches in.  You can see this in the second picture above.

To close you just push back into the closed position.

To the front is I believe a makers mark, JW and possibly a B in a shield, then a registration number underneath that. I believe 489702 ?

There is a striker each side, and if you look at the last picture above there is a small hole, which I have shown as a go-to-bed to light the way.  An unusual feature on this trick opening example.

The match is not included with the auction, just for illustration purposes.

Measures approx. just under 6 cms x 4 cms.

A collectable original 'party piece' vesta matchsafe that would certainly compliment any collection and would display well.  Left in 'used' and left in un-cleaned condition, please take a look at the pictures above and ask any more questions you may have, also take a look at my other vesta matchsafe listings, thank you.  All of the above is my opinion.   I am happy to combine postage where possible.  If you buy more than one auction and would like a combined invoice, please request this before paying and I will invoice you for a combined invoice lot which will always save you money.

UK postage is £3.95, second class signed for post, with an option for next day special delivery if required.  Packed very well to ensure safe delivery.

There is possibly cheaper post on ebay, but not next day signed for, and unfortunately items can go missing if there is not a signature required, thank you for your understanding.

  For overseas transactions ‘International Track & Signed For’ or 'International Tracked' delivery will be used, depending on the destination country. 

Paypal preferred for payment, but if you wish to pay by cheque please email before bidding.  I would need to wait for cheque to clear before posting out.     If you have a query regarding forms of payment, please contact me.     Any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact me, and I will do my best to answer as best I can, and if you require additional photographs please ask.


On 18-May-16 at 20:23:03 BST, seller added the following information:

  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: “This auction is a buy it now with offer, so please be happy that you have looked at all the pictures and read the description, as this is an antique 'used' item. Thank you.”
  • Type: Vestas
  • Material: Brass

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