This brass match safe was called the, “go to bed” matchbox, because of the small finial on the top which allowed one to place a lighted match into, place on the mantle, then have 30 seconds to get into bed after putting out the candle. This eliminated the risk of taking a lighted candle near the bed.

Match safe has an embossed filigree floral design on top of lid. Underside is marked, “PRINCE ALBERT’S SAFETY BOX / 100 PATENT VESTA LIGHTS”. Grooves on base were a rough surface for striking matches. Brass has retained original gilt with just a few scattered dark spots.

Measures 2” high x 1 ¼” at base.  [sl]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS,

CLICK ON ‘CONTACT US’ AT THE TOP OF ANY PAGE ON THE SITE,

THEN ON ‘LAYAWAY POLICY’.

THANK YOU!