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Description
A rare oversized advertising matchbox dating to the 1920s, produced as a promotional display for The Regular Safety Match by … Read more A rare oversized advertising matchbox dating to the 1920s, produced as a promotional display for The Regular Safety Match by Joseph Franses & Co Ltd. Designed as an enlarged version of an ordinary matchbox, the piece retains its maker's branding and striking panels to the sides, together with the original extra-long matches inside. Originally intended for shop display, its exaggerated proportions and surviving original contents make it an unusual example of early 20th-century commercial advertising. Maker: Joseph Franses & Co Ltd Brand: The Regular Safety Match Year: circa 1920s Country of Origin: United Kingdom Dimensions: Height: 19.5 cm Width: 31 cm Depth: 7 cm See less
- Dimensions
- 12.2ʺW × 2.76ʺD × 7.48ʺH
- Period
- 1920s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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