-40%

1880's-90's Pre-Prohibition Pabst Brewing Co. Promotional Pocket Match Safe

$ 58.08

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: CONDITION: 7(Very Fine): The match safe has had some use and wear over the years. Some of the nickel plating has worn off
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Brand: Anticuria

    Description

    ARTIFACT: This is a Pre-Prohibition promotional pocket match safe from Pabst Brewing Co. The pocket safe was used to help workers store matches easily, so they always had a way to light their cigarettes. The bottom of the safe is serrated to allow the owner to strike the match.
    VINTAGE: Circa 1980's-90's
    SIZE: Approximately 2-7/8" x 1-5/8" x ½
    MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel Plated Brass
    ATTACHMENT: Button lock and hinge.
    MARKINGS: Obverse: "PAPST BREWING CO. MILWWAUKEE WIS. U.S.A. Reverse: "B. TRADE MARK.
    ITEM NOTES: This is from a beer advertizing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCEX16 LHEX01/17 0t72advb00002bms
    CONDITION: 7(Very Fine): The match safe has had some use and wear over the years. Some of the nickel plating has worn off
    GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.