Lot 067 - Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Match Safes Including Art Nouveau Floral Example and Enameled Four-Leaf Clover with Card Suit Symbols, Total Weight 54.76 g 2421 check marks

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along with a slotted back section for holding letters or correspondence

The base features winged sun disc and lotus blossom motifs in relief on each side of the central thermometer housing

Here is a lovely antique ceramic figural humidor and match safe in the shape of an elephant

Wind up and other mechanical functions do not work

Lot 067 - Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Match Safes Including Art Nouveau Floral Example and Enameled Four-Leaf Clover with Card Suit Symbols, Total Weight 54.76 g 2421 check marksPair of antique sterling silver match safes. The larger example features an Art Nouveau design with embossed floral sprays within a shaped cartouche and geometric knotwork borders. The smaller example has an enameled four leaf clover on the front, with each leaf bearing a card suit symbol (club, diamond, heart, and spade) in colored enamel. Both have hinged lids and serrated striker plates on the bottom edges. Scratches, surface wear, and tarnish to