Collectibles: Comics, Sports, Tobacciana
Lot 64:
Description
A vintage cylindrical waterproof match safe manufactured by the Marble Arms and Manufacturing Company of Gladstone, Michigan. This item is constructed of metal with a silver-toned nickel-plated finish. The body features a knurled center section for enhanced grip and a decorative rope-twist border at the base. The upper portion of the cylinder is equipped with external screw threads and a pivoting wire bail handle attached to the collar. The base of the container is stamped with the manufacturer’s information: MARBLE’S, GLADSTONE, MICH. U.S.A., and PAT’D 1900, referencing the original patent date for this model.
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