1880's-90's Pre-Prohibition Pabst Brewing Co. Promotional Pocket Match Safe

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  • 1880's-90's Pre-Prohibition Pabst Brewing Co. Promotional Pocket Match Safe
  • 1880's-90's Pre-Prohibition Pabst Brewing Co. Promotional Pocket Match Safe
  • 1880's-90's Pre-Prohibition Pabst Brewing Co. Promotional Pocket Match Safe
  • 1880's-90's Pre-Prohibition Pabst Brewing Co. Promotional Pocket Match Safe
  • 1880's-90's Pre-Prohibition Pabst Brewing Co. Promotional Pocket Match Safe
  • 1880's-90's Pre-Prohibition Pabst Brewing Co. Promotional Pocket Match Safe
  • 1880's-90's Pre-Prohibition Pabst Brewing Co. Promotional Pocket Match Safe
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a Pre-Prohibition promotional pocket match safe from Pabst Brewing Co. The pocket safe was used to help workers store matches easily, so they always had a way to light their cigarettes. The bottom of the safe is serrated to allow the owner to strike the match.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1980's-90's

SIZE:

Approximately 2-7/8" x 1-5/8" x 1/2

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel Plated Brass

ATTACHMENT:

Button lock and hinge.

MARKINGS:

Obverse: "PAPST BREWING CO. MILWWAUKEE WIS. U.S.A. Reverse: "B. TRADE MARK.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a beer advertizing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay11/15/19 VCEX16 LHEX01/17

CONDITION:

7(Very Fine): The match safe has had some use and wear over the years. Some of the nickel plating has worn off

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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