Woonsocket Boots Match Safe Woonsocket Rubber Early 1900s

This attractive and useful match-safe, featuring a lead boot and a nickel-silver iron base, advertised Woonsocket Rubber Company boots. The embossed base reads “A Match For You But None For Woonsocket Boots” around the outer edge. The boot is open to allow you to store matches and is embossed “Woonsocket Rubber Co.” on one side. It features both strap loops on the top and is in immaculate condition. The base doubles as a match strike, with ribs allowing you to light the match when needed. This piece was handy in the late 1800s and early 1900s, as many rural homes and stores did not have electricity and relied on matches to light lanterns and start fireplaces. It measures 3 inches tall by 2.75 inches wide. 21112-UT

Condition:

9.0

STOCK#

SKU: 21112

$175.00

1 in stock

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 2.75 × 3 in
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Woonsocket Boots Match Safe Woonsocket Rubber Early 1900s

This attractive and useful match-safe, featuring a lead boot and a nickel-silver iron base, advertised Woonsocket Rubber Company boots. The embossed base reads “A Match For You But None For Woonsocket Boots” around the outer edge. The boot is open to allow you to store matches and is embossed “Woonsocket Rubber Co.” on one side. It features both strap loops on the top and is in immaculate condition. The base doubles as a match strike, with ribs allowing you to light the match when needed. This piece was handy in the late 1800s and early 1900s, as many rural homes and stores did not have electricity and relied on matches to light lanterns and start fireplaces. It measures 3 inches tall by 2.75 inches wide. 21112-UT

Condition:

9.0

STOCK#

SKU: 21112

$175.00

1 in stock

payment methods