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A UK-made metal Art Nouveau match safe dating from 1910–1920, measuring 7 × 4 × 0.8 cm, in excellent condition with a repoussé design on both faces, including a 1916 Mercury dime and the owner's initials.

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Matchbox (match safe) in Art Nouveau style, with a repoussé design on both sides and an inserted 1916 American ten-cent Mercury dime.
Style: Art Nouveau, characterized by flowing organic lines.
Unique feature: Includes a 1916 American ten-cent Mercury dime (actually a Winged Liberty Head dime) and a repoussé design on both faces. It also bears the owner's initials.
Function: Used to safely store matches and protect them from moisture.
Collectible item.
Dimensions: 7×4×0.8 cm

Matchbox (match safe) in Art Nouveau style, with a repoussé design on both sides and an inserted 1916 American ten-cent Mercury dime.
Style: Art Nouveau, characterized by flowing organic lines.
Unique feature: Includes a 1916 American ten-cent Mercury dime (actually a Winged Liberty Head dime) and a repoussé design on both faces. It also bears the owner's initials.
Function: Used to safely store matches and protect them from moisture.
Collectible item.
Dimensions: 7×4×0.8 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Metal
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
7 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
0.8 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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