Scarce Early European Novelty Mechanical Matchboxes
Item Number : 1736
 Auction Detail 
  
Auction Type Standard Standard  
Current Bid $79.00  Reserve Met     Starting Bid $25.00
Quantity N/A   # of Bids 11
Started 9/15/2006 10:39:00 PM   Ends 9/24/2006 7:39:00 PM  
 
Description

In this collection you will find *a matchbox wind up that when lifted from the table will vibrate like mad *a matchbox that when lifted will explode using a paper cap (not supplied) *a matchbox with wind up mechanism within that when the drawer is opened a wheel against flint will through sparks like mad *another matchbox in all metal that is a wind up that when the drawer is opened a wheel against flint throws sparks *a metal matchbox with four wheels with uneven cut rubber to move across tabletop and wobble at the same time.

On two of the early wood and cardboard boxes one is absent the cardboard end flap to the draw and the other both false end flaps that affix to the metal housing mechanism. One key is supplied for the matchboxes that wind up. The shaking vibrating box has surface rust not affecting working.

It is unlikely you will see a grouping like this come along again.



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