Description: Lifeboat Matches, the matches wouldn't light on the grooved surface of the holder. They worked with a modern match strike surface as shown in the last picture. Matches still burn and container is whole. Sold As-Is. Feel free to ask any questions or request more pictures. Lifeboat Matches circa 1920s. They were among specialty products produced to serve the maritime industry. They were specially produced in watertight Bakelite containers to be included in the emergency kit of ships lifeboats. -WWI to 1920's -Bakelite Case -Rubber Sealing Lid states: Bryant & Mays Ships Lifeboat Matches. Approved by M. of T & C.A. Unscrew to open Marked at the base: TO IGNITE MATCHES STRIKE ON GROOVED SURFACE Height: 2.75 inches Width: 1.25 inches at the base; 1.75 inch at the top Weight: 49 grams Bryant & May was a Match Maker in London. The Company was founded in 1844 and began to produce Matches in 1861. In 1927, the Company was combined with the Swedish Match Company to become the British Match Corporation.
Price: 65 USD
Location: Buda, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-16T12:38:14.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
