Matchbox; Bryant & May, Bell & Co Ltd; [?]; CT81.1613e
Matchbox
About this objectMatchbox; a Beehive Safety Matches box of cardboard, consisting of a sleeve and sliding drawer. Manufactured in New Zealand by Bryant and May, Bell & Co Ltd.
Maker Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made[?]
Place Made Medium and MaterialsProcessed material, paper, cardboard.
Inscription and MarksPrinted on one face: 'BEEHIVE / TRADE MARK / SAFETY MATCHES / BRYANT & MAY, BELL & Co. Ltd. / MADE IN NEW ZEALAND'.
Techniqueprinted
Measurementsh 22mm x l 57mm x w 37mm
Subject and Association Keywordstechnology, manufactures, packaging
Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"
Object Type Object numberCT81.1613e
Rights Comments
I have one same as pic above with some sticks in it. Let me know anyone interested
Hello to all
Ian interesting to buy this item from NZ
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i have found a matchbox same as this one in my roof with other tings like 1951 news papers ect i beleve that someone used to live up there meny meny years ago in the world war 2 our house is about 100 years old .. is this match box got enything to it ?? when were they made ?
I have recently found a similar match box in pristine condition, two inscriptions on the back, 'forest fires destroy timber',and 'never leave lighted fires. can you tell me if this item is a rarity, they have never been used