Collins & Co Ltd Cardiff Docks Advertising Celluloid Match Safe Vesta Case c.1900

A rare original circa 1900 antique chromium plated brass match safe holder striker vesta case bearing celluloid wrap with classical lady portrait to one side and to the other a welsh advertising feature inscribed:
'COLLINS & Co of CARDIFF LTD
OIL, GREASE, CANDLE, TALLOW.
SOAP & NAVAL STORES MANUFACTURERS.
To the Trade only.
CARDIFF DOCKS
Telephones 252 & 256 Cardiff AND AT LEEDS.

The sides with maker's details 'AJAX. Ltd., PHILPOT LANE, LONDON MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Good condition, hinge in good working order, some wear to plating.
Size approx 59 x 36mm.

Code: 66782