May 7th - Figural Match Safe / Matchstick Holder Auction
Online auction featuring a huge collection of antique and vintage figural holders for matchsticks, matchbooks, matchboxes, lighters, pocket watches & wrist watches! This is a rare opportunity to have so many of these highly sought after and collectible figural matchbook holders in one auction! Check out the complete auction to see this unique collection! Our online only auctions are stagger style, which means that the first lot in the auction will close at 5:00pm and each item after will close 30 seconds later. Also, it has a soft close feature, if an item gets a bid right before the closing time the bidding will re-open for 1 more minute to allow for any other bids.Buyer's Premium: 15% buyer's fee (buyer's premium) will be added to all invoices.You may begin previewing and bidding online!
Auction lots (471)
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Lot 1
6
Clown with Drum Brass Matchstick Holder
Antique brass Matchstick holder as a clown carrying a drum on his back which is the matchstick holder. This piece displays...
Lot 1a
6
Man with Pipe Brass Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder featuring a well dressed man with a pipe in his hand leaning on a barrel. Barrel bands could be...
Lot 2
7
Book Shaped Cast Iron Match Safe Matchstick Holder
Antique cast iron matchstick holder in the shape of a book. The front cover being the lid to the match safe with the word Matches...
Lot 2a
5
Wild Boar Cast Iron Matchstick Holder
Antique cast iron matchstick holder featuring a wild boar sitting next to a box that will hold stick matches. There appears to be...
Lot 3
6
Cherub with Hook Bronze Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder as a cherub walking along with a hook and a woven basket. Standing on a terrain base on top of a...
Lot 3a
6
Boots and Rat Bronze Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder featuring a pair of boots with a boot jack and a rat. Matches not included. Measures approx.4W x...
Lot 4
4
Boy Bread Bearer Bronze Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder featuring a boy carrying two rolls of paper to hold the matches. Standing on an ornate base...
Lot 4a
5
Matchstick Holder with Pig Striker
Darling pig shaped matchstick holder. EPNS (electroplated nickel silver) marked cup matchstick holder with a pig on the side as a...
Lot 5
7
Puppies with Carpet Brass Matchstick Holder
Darling antique brass match safe / matchstick holder shaped like three puppies / dogs playing with the end of a rolled carpet....
Lot 5a
6
Man With Bagpipe Bronze Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder depicting a happy man playing bagpipes strolling along by a fence. There is a small tree trunk...
Lot 6
5
Man With Wheat Bushel Bronze Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder statuette of a man holding a bushel of wheat on his shoulder holding a cutting tool. Bushel is...
Lot 6a
6
Bird Matchstick & Candle Holder Combination
Antique combination matchstick holder and candlestick with a moveable landing bird. Metal base and matchstick holder has a floral...
Lot 7
5
Bronze Fisherman Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder statuette featuring a fisherman carrying a woven basket and dragging his catch in a net. Details...
Lot 7a
6
Man Holding Basket Bronze Matchstick Holder
Antique matchstick holder depicting a man holding a basket by two handles. Statuette is on a 3 round tiered base and the piece...
Lot 8
5
Man w/ Fiddle Bronze Match Safe Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder figurine of a man playing the fiddle (or violin) with a big grin on his face. Head is hinged at...
Lot 8a
6
Boy Cleaning Rifle Bronze Candle & Match Holder
Antique bronze combination candlestick and matchstick holder depicting a boy cleaning his rifle, standing next to a fence boxing...
Lot 9
6
Man Lighting Pipe Bronze Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder featuring a man wearing a basket lighting a pipe from a lantern. The bronze base of the figurine...
Lot 9a
4
Man w/ Barrel Brass Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder depicting a man walking with a barrel which holds matchsticks. Stands on a round black slate...
Lot 10
6
Child on Floating Pot Fishing Matchstick Holder
Figural match stick holder depicting a child sitting on top of a floating pot fishing off the side. Removable brass cup on the...
Lot 10a
6
Kiwi Bird Figural Bronze Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze candle and matchstick holder combination depicting a Kiwi bird in between the fence match holder and the plant...
Lot 11
5
Egyptian Man Brass Matchstick Holder
Antique matchstick holder featuring an Egyptian mans face on a vase on top of an ornate pedestal. Measures approx 2.5 square and...
Lot 11a
5
Man with Barrel Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder depicting a man in a hat holding up a glass in one hand and a bottle in the other. He is standing...
Lot 12
5
Egyptian Man Bronze Matchstick Holder
Antique matchstick holder featuring a naked man kneeling with a large vase on his back for holding matches. He is holding a...
Lot 12a
7
Cast Iron Box Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Antique cast iron match safe / matchstick holder box depicting a hunting dog on the lid. Lid includes a striker pattern on the...
Lot 13
5
Scholarly Monkey Cast Metal Matchstick Holder
Cast metal scholarly monkey matchstick holder. Monkey is wearing a robe, sitting on 4 books stacked up and appears to be...
Lot 13a
7
Mouse Figural Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze mouse matchstick holder. Mouse has a hinged back that opens up to reveal a striker on the underside of the lid....
Lot 14
5
Girl Carrying Boot Figural Matchstick Holder
Cast metal girl carrying boot figural matchstick holder. Oversize boot with spur looks more like a horn of plenty shape. The...
Lot 14a
5
Brass Dog With Hat Figural Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder with a dog wearing a waistcoat holding a top hat leaning on a walking cane. Dog has purple...
Lot 15
6
Brass Cat & Barrel Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Darling antique wooden matchstick holder featuring a brass animal possibly a cat, holding a beer stein on top of a wooden barrel....
Lot 15a
5
Dog and Duck Brass Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder featuring a hunting dog at the edge of a pond with a duck in the water and plants all around....
Lot 16
6
Bronze Hen With Basket Figural Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder depicting a hen pecking around a woven basket. This piece is signed on the base A Leonard for...
Lot 16a
7
Brass Victorian Man & Urn Matchstick Holder
Vintage brass matchstick holder featuring a working man holding a shovel, leaning on a large decorative urn standing on a black...
Lot 17
5
Cast Metal Lady With Cane Matchstick Holder
Cast metal lady with a cane matchstick holder. She is carrying a bag over her shoulder that is the matchstick holder. In very...
Lot 17a
5
Brass Victorian Woman & Urn Matchstick Holder
Vintage brass matchstick holder featuring a Victorian lady leaning on a decorative urn holding a bouquet of flowers on a black...
Lot 18
7
Dog and Bucket Figural Bronze Matchstick Holder
Bronze large dog matchstick holder. The dog is chained to the fence but because he is so strong he is pulling down the fence. ...
Lot 18a
5
Gnome & Beetle Figural Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder featuring a gnome appearing to ward off a beetle with a stick. Very detailed with a nice dark...
Lot 19
6
Man with Trumpet / Bugle Figural Matchstick Holder
Bronze figural matchstick holder shaped like a man with a pot and spoon. The man is alternating from blowing his horn to drinking...
Lot 19a
5
Man with Basket Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Vintage cast iron matchstick holder featuring a man with a hat reaching into a basket on top of an ornate base. Matches not...
Lot 20
5
Cast Metal Drinking Man Matchstick Holder
Cast metal drinking man matchstick holder. The man is standing there looking a little hazy. He has a bottle in his hand with...
Lot 20a
5
Metal Bear with Matchstick Holder & Candle Holder
Antique matchstick and candleholder featuring a black bear holding a brass urn that holds a small candle, wearing a brass woven...
Lot 21
5
Cast Metal Man Holding Tray Matchstick Holder
Cast metal man holding out tray figural matchstick holder. Tray is a seashell that is supported by wires and attached to the...
Lot 21a
7
Victorian Silver Plated Vesta Case Match Safe
Antique Victorian silver plated copper Vesta Case / Match safe made to replicate a wooden Moet & Chandon Champagne case. Made in...
Lot 22
6
Egyptian Woman With Vase Figural Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder featuring an Egyptian woman kneeling holding a large vase. Ornate base is approx 3W x 4.5D and...
Lot 22a
7
Silver Champagne Bottle Vesta Case & Striker
Antique novelty Charles Heidsieck Champagne bottle vesta case / match safe / match holder with striker. This unique, extremely...
Lot 23
7
Brass Scarab Matchstick Holder / Paperweight
Brass Scarab match safe / matchstick holder / paperweight. Very detailed, under the base are hieroglyphics. Lift the top up to...
Lot 23a
6
Brass Champagne Bottle Vesta Case & Striker
Antique novelty Veuve Cliquot Champagne bottle vesta case/match holder with striker. This brass bottle shaped case has a hinged...
Lot 24
6
Bronze Egyptian Lady Figural Matchstick Holder
Bronze Egyptian lady matchstick holder. She is kneeling with her arms around a large pot. The pot is your matchstick holder. ...
Lot 24a
5
Seated Soldier Figural Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder depicting an armored soldier sitting with his dog, leaning on his shield. Both are seated next...
Lot 25
6
Bronze Egyptian Style Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder featuring an Egyptian style lion next to a round container for matches that has a beetle with...
Lot 25a
6
Brass Duck Drinking From Pond Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder featuring a duck drinking from the edge of a pond with a fence and plants holding the matches....
Lot 26
6
Brass Bellhop Figural Match Safe Matchstick Holder
Brass Bellhop looking figure matchstick holder carrying a decorative trunk on his back. Lifting the lid on the trunk reveals the...
Lot 26a
6
Painted Metal Goat & Basket Matchstick Holder
Vintage cast metal matchstick holder featuring a goat next to a woven basket that holds matches on a round base. Figure has great...
Lot 27
7
Cast Metal Beetle Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Cast metal beetle / bug figural matchstick holder. Painted with black and gold accents that have wear. Lifting the bugs shell...
Lot 27a
5
Brass Roman Foot Candle and Matchstick Holder
Antique sculptured brass Roman sandaled right foot candlestick and match holder combination with a grape leaf handle. Matches not...
Lot 28
6
Cast Iron Moveable Monkey Matchstick Holder
Antique cast iron moveable monkey matchstick holder. Monkey plucks a match from the match reservoir with his stick and lifts up...
Lot 28a
6
Kneeling Girl & Basket Figural Match Holder
Antique brass figural matchstick holder featuring a girl in a long robe and hat kneeling next to a woven basket that holds the...
Lot 29
6
Bronze Climbing Bear Figural Matchbox Holder
Bronze climbing bear matchbox holder. Bear is climbing a tree. Inside the tree trunk is storage for your matchbox (usually it...
Lot 29a
6
Bronze Standing Fox & Basket Figural Match Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder showing a standing fox in a topcoat and apron with a large tail stepping on a flat basket for...
Lot 30
6
Metal Pharaoh Bust Matchstick Holder
Antique cast metal matchstick holder as an Egyptian pharoah bust on top of a black marble base measuring approx. 3.5Sq. and piece...
Lot 30a
7
Brass Monkey & Barrel Matchstick / Box Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder featuring a monkey with a very long tail sitting next to a wooden barrel on top of an ornate...
Lot 31
7
Cast Metal Camel Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Cast metal sitting camel matchstick holder. The top of the camels back lifts up to reveal the matchstick storage. Great display...
Lot 31a
5
Brass Sailor & Anchor Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder showing a sailor leaning on a ships anchor standing next to a bale that holds matches. Sitting on...
Lot 32
6
Bronze Duck / Ducklings Matchbox Holder / Astray
Bronze mother duck and her ducklings combination matchbox holder and ashtray. Very nice piece. On the back is a bookends...
Lot 32a
7
Metal French Store Match Safe Matchstick Dispenser
Antique French matchstick dispenser shaped as a building. Lift up the entire building and lower it to reveal the dispensed match...
Lot 33
6
Cast Metal Beetle Bug Match Safe Matchstick Holder
Cast metal beetle matchstick holder. Lift the back of the beetle to reveal the matchstick storage. A unique display piece. ...
Lot 33a
7
Brass Cane & Fence Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder featuring a walking cane leaning on a fence with what appears to be a jacket laid over the fence....
Lot 34
6
Brass Beetle Bug Match Safe Matchstick Holder
Brass metal beetle matchstick holder. Lift the back of the beetle to reveal the matchstick storage. A unique display piece. In...
Lot 34a
6
Bronze Figural Candle and Match Holder
Antique bronze combination candlestick and matchstick holder depicting a boy standing next to a fence boxing in matches to his...
Lot 35
6
Cast Metal Skull Figural Match Stick Holder
Antique cast metal figural candleholder / matchstick holder shaped like a skull. Measures 2.25W x 3.75L x 2.5T. **View the entire...
Lot 35a
6
Monkey & Chest Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Antique matchstick holder depicting a monkey on top of a woven basket with a birds head breaking out of the front. Basket lid is...
Lot 36
6
Cast Iron Victorian Boot Matchstick Holder
Antique painted cast iron Victorian style ladies boot matchstick holder. Boot is painted light brown with red accents and white...
Lot 36a
5
Bronze Monkey Man & Dog Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder depicting a monkey wearing a uniform top, feathered cap & holding a small dog on his lap. He is...
Lot 37
6
Bronze Boy Fisherman Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder featuring a boy carrying his daily catch of fish with a woven basket on his shoulder. Boy is...
Lot 37a
4
Lot Of 4 Vintage Sealed Matchstick Boxes
Lot of 4 boxes of vintage matchsticks. Great opportunity to collect 4 very unique boxes with great graphics. These are four...
Lot 38
7
Egyptian Chest Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder as a chest decorated with Egyptian symbols and a lion on the lid. Hinged lid lifts up to reveal...
Lot 38a
4
Lot Of 4 Vintage Matchstick Boxes
Lot of 4 boxes of vintage matchsticks. Great opportunity to collect 4 very unique boxes with good graphics. These are four...
Lot 39
7
Silver Pharaoh Bust Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Antique silver plate Egyptian Pharaoh bust matchstick holder. Detailed bust featuring striker panels on both sides and a tipping...
Lot 39a
3
Lot Of 3 Vintage Safety Match Safes / Tins
Lot of 3 vintage safety match tins. Great opportunity to collect 3 very unique safety match tins with good graphics. These are...
Lot 40
6
Bronze Egyptian Candleholder / Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze Egyptian themed candleholder featuring a sphinx with an ornate vessel on its back for the candle. Sitting on an...
Lot 40a
4
Lot Of 4 Vintage Safety Match Tins / Match Safes
Lot of 4 vintage safety match tins. Great opportunity to collect 4 very unique safety match tins with good graphics. Great for...
Lot 41
6
Lady On Bench Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Bronze lady sitting on bench matchstick holder. She is sitting there with a box on her lap. Lift the lid reveals a storage...
Lot 41a
3
Lot Of 6 Vintage Match Related Advertisements
Lot of 6 vintage mostly matchstick related advertisements. This lot of rare and unique advertisement include the following...
Lot 42
6
Bronze Drunk Man Falling Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze figural matchstick holder featuring an obviously very intoxicated fellow with a pitcher in his hand, falling...
Lot 42a
3
Lot Of 5 Vintage Match Related Advertisements
Lot of 5 vintage mostly matchstick related advertisements. This lot of rare and unique advertisement include the following...
Lot 43
4
Cast Iron Man with Basket Matchstick Holder
Antique cast iron matchstick holder in the shape of a bearded man in a hat carrying a large woven basket and smoking a cigar....
Lot 43a
2
Lot Of 6 Vintage Match Related Advertisements
Lot of 6 vintage mostly matchstick related advertisements. This lot of rare and unique advertisement include the following...
Lot 44
5
Monkeys Drinking Figural Matchstick Holder
Brass or bronze looking drinking monkeys matchstick and candle holder. The two monkeys are playing or fighting after partaking...
Lot 44a
5
Ben Franklin Playing Cards Full Deck
Historic antique Franklin 5c Cigar set of 52 playing cards including Joker & Judge Day insert all in the original box. Cards are...
Lot 45
5
Bronze Lady Matchstick Holder / Ashtray
Bronze lady matchstick holder gazing down with her long dress expanding the length of the ashtray and to the side where the...
Lot 45a
4
Lot Of 5 Vintage Match Related Advertisements
Lot of 5 vintage mostly matchstick related advertisements. This lot of rare and unique advertisement include the following...
Lot 46
6
Brass Man On Turtle Match Safe / Matchstick Holder
Brass man riding on top of a turtle matchstick holder. Lift the turtle shell to the side reveals the matchstick storage. Asian...
Lot 46a
5
Lot Of 3 Vintage Matchstick Boxes
Lot of 3 boxes of vintage matchsticks. Great opportunity to collect 3 very unique boxes with good graphics. These are three...
Lot 47
5
Cat and Kettle Figural Matchstick Holder
Bronze kettle on the fire matchstick holder. Looks like a cat was attracted to the scent and is looking in the kettle. Handle...
Lot 48
5
Curling Stone Figural Ink Well
Antique curling stone shaped inkwell. This piece is a tiny replica of a curling stone with an inkwell underneat the top handle...
Lot 49
5
Brass Champagne Bottle Cigar Cutter Match Holder
Antique brass champagne bottle with a cigar cutter & matchstick holder combination hidden inside. Champagne bottles label is...
Lot 50
6
Brass Boot With Frog Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder in the shape of an ornate boot with a frog on the front. The boot is decorated with a floral...
Lot 51
5
Brass Seated Man with Children Matchstick Holder
Antique brass matchstick holder disguised as a bearded man sitting on a bench while children play underneath. His body is hinged...
Lot 52
6
Scarab Beetle Bug Match Safe Matchstick Holder
Antique brass scarab beetle shaped matchstick holder advertising Detroit Stone Works & Jewel Stove & Ranges on its back. Entire...
Lot 52a
5
Bronze Shoeshine Man Matchstick Holder
Bronze shoeshine man matchstick holder. To his side appears to be an underground smokestack. Lifting the lid on the smokestack...
Lot 53
5
Bronze Man Holding Basket Matchstick Holder
Antique bronze matchstick holder featuring a man sitting with his arms and legs wrapped around a woven basket meant to hold...