Antique silver/bronze matchstick case

Thought I would show this one. No maker marks, nicely detailed.

Not sure what age it is from.

 

Could be plated copper. The fastening looks like brass. How big is it?

 

Sweet - the wear to the silverplating is attractive. Table vesta/match holder, would think dating around the 1880s...

~Cheryl

 

It is about three inches across. You are right, the fastening and feet are brass. The actual box appears to be plated copper.

 

Thank you. That is good to know.

 

not , maybe...a stamp box..?

 

Well, can't see much use for a striker on a stamp box...

~Cheryl

 

point taken....just seems off, to strike a match so close to all the other matches....un shielded like that.....i'm used to strikers being on the outside away from trouble.....

 

Not uncommon Komo - there are numerous examples online with similar strikers in the lid, this lot has a variety, including one with 'MATCHES' on the top:

https://aarauctions.com/servlet/Search.do?auctionId=3379&itemId=71438

~Cheryl

 

Interesting bird... I wonder what it is supposed to be? It is striding with long-ish legs. Seems an odd looking head shape in relation to the body.