Antique Civil War Match Safe Vesta Double Sided Civil War Soldier Tintype Photos
Amazing rare antique match safe (also called a "Vesta" match holder) with civil war tintype photos. Metal unknown - it is not marked anywhere on safe. Double sided safe with clips on each side to hold pictures.
Two tintype photos with men dressed in civil war period uniforms. Tintype photos appear to have been one photo originally, then cut into two sizable photos to fit into the match safe frames (look closely at the picture with the tintypes side-by-side, the fingers of one of the gents looks to be overlapping into the other picture).
Tintypes have a rigid edges. Tintypes remove from frames easily.
Has a rope design around inside edges. Metal is worn and have visible signs of use meaning tarnishing, surface scratches and grim. Strike is worn and has been used. Lid opens and closes very good, is secure and tight. Tintypes are dark, perhaps dirty and have grim, but the images are visible and readable.
Tintypes have no known damage or repairs. Tintypes fit tight and secure in frames.Match safe: 2 3/4 inches x 1 1/4 inches. Tintypes: 2 inches x 1/4 inches each. Based on tintype photos, dating the safe to the mid to late 1800's, but can not 100% confirm or guarantee. Asking for it and paying for it is your responsibility. We are honest, respectful and trusting and in return we assume our buyers are, too.
Check out my other items. The item "Antique Civil War Match Safe Vesta Double Sided Civil War Soldier Tintype Photos" is in sale since Wednesday, January 13, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Photographs".
The seller is "vegasmkb" and is located in Littleton, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown