Matchbox Collection

Bryant and May safety match matchbox label
Bryant and May special safety match matchbox label with prize medals and stating protection from fire and are not poisonous Date: c. 1910s

Old Japanese Matchbox label of a cat playing with a lion made in Japan for the Chinese market Date: c. 1910s

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a camel made by Tokushima-Seisuisho in Japan Date: c. 1910s

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a sailing boat made by Meikousha in Hiogo (Hyogo) in Japan for the Swedish market Date: c. 1910s

1972 Surtees TS10 Formula 2 racing car

My Perfect Match
Andreas Magnusson

My Perfect Match
Andreas Magnusson

My Perfect Match
Andreas Magnusson

advertising, match labels with advertising, international labels from: Belgium, Great Britain, Netherlands, advertising for coffee, cigarette, briquettes etc

advertising, household, match label, trademark Darby & Joan, Ideal for the home and the smoker, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Chemical match dealer. There is the chemical merchant. around 1819 (print)
8600295 Chemical match dealer. There is the chemical merchant. around 1819 (print) by French School, (19th century); 42.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The small street trades)

Lit match and star
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Silver gilt matchbox holder, Nayler Brothers
ICONS OF THE 20th CENTURY: Duke and Duchess of Windsor Collection: A superb silver-gilt matchbox holder, Nayler Brothers, London, 1937 plain rectangular form, engraved with the cypher of Edward

Three Submarines Safety Matches, made in Germany

Call Boy Impregnated Safety Matches, average 50 matches

Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait, WW1
Still Life, They also serve who only stand and wait - George Robinson, Special Constable. Date: circa 1916

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - Big Ship matchbox
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - Bryant and May matchbox, The Big Ship Route to United States and Canada. 2.5 inches. Date: 20th century

Pencil and Pipe, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427843 Pencil and Pipe, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

Shaving brush and matches, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427832 Shaving brush and matches, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x7.6 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

Red squirrels standing in snow on dynamite with matches
Red Squirrel standing in snow on dynamite with matches Date: 02-01-2021

Red squirrels standing in snow and on dynamite
Red Squirrel is standing in snow and on dynamite Date: 02-01-2021

Red squirrel standing in snow climbing in dynamite
Eekhoorn, Red Squirrel is standing in snow climbing in dynamite Date: 02-01-2021

Red squirrel standing in snow holding dynamite with great tit on it
Eekhoorn, Red Squirrel is standing in snow holding dynamite with great tit on it Date: 31-12-2020

Match Box, c. 1939. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Match Box, c. 1939

Match Safe, Denmark, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Match Safe, Denmark, c. 1830

Match Safe, Denmark, c. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Match Safe, Denmark, c. 1850

Book-Shaped Match Safe, Netherlands, c. 1880. Creator: Unknown
Book-Shaped Match Safe, Netherlands, c. 1880

Book-Shaped Match Safe, England, c. 1880. Creator: Unknown
Book-Shaped Match Safe, England, c. 1880

Slipper Match Box, c. 1938. Creator: Regina Henderer
Slipper Match Box, c. 1938

Match Safe, c. 1936. Creator: Thomas Holloway
Match Safe, c. 1936

Matchbox label (colour litho)
423606 Matchbox label (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Girl Workers of London - The Match-Box Makers, Taking the Boxes Home. 1898

Matchbox label (colour litho)
423634 Matchbox label (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Kitten and Lantern, 1930s (colour woodblock print)
883383 Kitten and Lantern, 1930s (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Published by Kawaguchi JirAc. Carved by Maeda KentarAc)

Cat and mouse, c. 1930 (colour woodblock print)
425493 Cat and mouse, c.1930 (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 33.3x24.1 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Arthur M

Advertisement for Blue Cross safety matches (colour litho)
3638951 Advertisement for Blue Cross safety matches (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for Parkins & Gotto 1895
Selection of novelty Christmas presents. 1895

The Full Shelf, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
HEH372346 The Full Shelf, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 50.8x61 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Procession of the match makers to Westminster 1871 AD (litho)
1266342 Procession of the match makers to Westminster 1871 AD (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England pulished circa 1920)

Matchbox labels (colour litho)
423605 Matchbox labels (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

A Match Factory, 1895, photograph from The Times (sepia photo)
STC306695 A Match Factory, 1895, photograph from The Times (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Staffordshire figure and matchboxes, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427846 Staffordshire figure and matchboxes, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; British, out of copyright

Matchbox labels (colour litho)
423633 Matchbox labels (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Candlelight Tango
Christophe Kiciak

forgive me
Alejo Gonzalez

Que nos vies aient l'air d'un film
Traven Milovich

still life with books. vintage
Mykhailo Sherman

Light another Cigar
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"Exploring the World Through Matchbox Labels: A Journey of Art and History" Step into a world of captivating artistry and historical significance with matchbox labels. These tiny treasures offer glimpses into different cultures, iconic moments, and even racing legends. Transport yourself to old Japan as you admire an enchanting label featuring a mischievous cat playing fearlessly with a mighty lion. The delicate brushstrokes capture the essence of bravery and playfulness in perfect harmony. Marvel at the Bryant and May safety match matchbox label, showcasing their commitment to ensuring safety while igniting flames. This vintage design reminds us of the importance of caution amidst fiery passions. Embark on an exotic adventure through another Japanese label adorned by a majestic camel. Symbolizing resilience and endurance, this artwork transports us to vast desert landscapes where survival is key. Feel the wind in your hair as you set sail on a journey depicted on an old Japanese matchbox label featuring a graceful sailing boat. Let your imagination wander across endless oceans as you embrace the spirit of exploration. Rev up your engines with the 1972 Surtees TS10 Formula 2 racing car showcased on yet another remarkable label. Admire its sleek lines and powerful presence that epitomize speed, adrenaline, and precision engineering. Discover elegance in simplicity with Nayler Brothers' silver gilt matchbox holder—a testament to craftsmanship that adds sophistication to any setting. Its timeless beauty shines bright like matches ready for ignition. Travel further still to Germany where Three Submarines Safety Matches were crafted—symbols of reliability submerged beneath layers of innovation. Trust these matches when darkness falls; they will light up your path without fail. Experience passion ignited within Call Boy Impregnated Safety Matches—an emblematic blend between fire's warmth and love's spark that illuminates hearts during intimate moments shared between souls aflame. Pause for reflection before "Still Life, " inspired by WW1's poignant quote: "They also serve who only stand and wait.