Antique Masonic Pocket Match Safe Memorial many turn-of-the-century compacts were sneakily

many turn-of-the-century compacts were sneakily concealed within other accessories such as jewelry

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Materials: Gold filled metal

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Antique Masonic Pocket Match Safe Memorial many turn-of-the-century compacts were sneakilyPopular between the 1850s to the 1910s, match safes were the must have accessory for both men and women alike from all corners of society. Fashioned in everything from tin to platinum; ivory to tortoiseshell, these decorative little cases allowed a person to safely carry early friction matches in their pocket or purse without the risk of spontaneous combustion which was an all too common and unfortunate occurrence when carried loosely. Match safes