Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
The hinged lid opens to reveal a fully gilt interior and two sprung loaded side flaps. The flaps flip up when the lid is opened to create a pocket, which protects the match from being blown out once lit. There is an aperture for the striker paper, which can be replaced easily from the underside. The matches are stored in the base of the body and accessed via a sprung loaded lid, which is fitted with a concealed hinge and thumb cut out for opening.
A excellent and handsome piece, both collectable and still usable. Dimensions below
Postage and Packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery
£18.00 Europe
£24.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)
Condition :- Excellent, with no splits, dents or breaks to the silver. There is one small dimple to the base and one side, commensurate with age and use.
Hallmarks :- Softening in places, but all readable. Marked to base, lid, both internal flaps and concealed internal lid. Also with PAT No - 24819.
Date :- Birmingham 1916.
Maker :- J.C Vickery.
Height :- 1.3 cms.
Width :- 3.7 cms.
Depth :- 4.9 cms.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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