Figürliche Streichholzdose in der Form eines Hufeisen.
Doppelter Deckel mit Reibfläche auf dem inneren Deckel.
Raum für Streichhölzer in der Mitte der Dose.
Darum herum eine umlaufenden Röhre für die Lunte.
Zahnrad zum Bewegen der Lunte.
Hergestellt aus versilbertem Messing.
Stempel unterhalb des Deckels:
H J & Co
Perfekter Zustand, minimalste Gebrauchsspuren, keine Kratzer oder Dellen.
In der Referenzliteratur erwähnt und abgebildet.
Vesta Case / Matchsafe with Tindercord attachment
Figural Match Safe - Shaped like a Horseshoe
Figural matchsafe with a tinder cord attachment. Around the rim is a tube for a tinder cord, the cord becoming exposed when the lid of the matchsafe is raised.
The cord is moved by rotating the cogged wheel on the side, to be ignited by a match, and the smouldering end is used to lighter a pipe even in the stormiest weather. Finally the cord being returned to the tube and extinguished by closing the lid.
Near the hinge of the lid there are four hallmarks: H J & Co.
Made from plated brass. Excellent condition, no scratches, no dents!
Show in Collectors Reference book on Matchsafes.
