Description: Vintage The Ibis Safety Matches Tin Manufactured in Sweden Seams are intact. Measures approximately 3 inches x 3 inches. In very good condition. Some minor wear to the tin. Clean on the inside. Charming gold, red, white and blue decoration of an Ibis standing among coins and two pyramids. The Ibis Safety Match Tin was manufactured in Sweden. The Lundström Brothers opened the safety match factory in Jönköping, Sweden between 1844-1845. Manufacturing of safety matches began in 1853 and was a major success at the World Expo in Paris 1855. They were awarded the silver medal for managing to manufacture matches without the workers developing phosphorus poisoning. Please ask any questions/look at all pictures and description carefully before purchasing. Always examine the photos carefully, and if in doubt, contact me with any questions you may have. The photos provide additional condition information.
Price: 34.99 USD
Location: Lakewood, California
End Time: 2024-11-15T23:15:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.9 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden