Antique 19th Century VESTA LIGHTS Patent "go to bed" Match Safe/Holder

Antique 19th Century VESTA LIGHTS Patent "go to bed" Match Safe / Holder

Unique antique brass VESTA LIGHTS patent match safe/holder with beautiful patina and ornate cap with small hole to place the lit match. Marked "VESTA LIGHTS PATENT on the bottom. This match holder measures approx. 1 3/4 inches tall. Please see all photos for a more detailed description of the item.

A lovely antique touch to your home's decor!

History on the Go-to-bed matchbox:
All match holders featured a small hole or finial, always part of the design, into which the lit match could be placed, rather like a miniature candle. The idea was that rather than risk taking a lit candle near the voluminous fabric of a four-poster bed, the lit match on the mantelpiece would burn for some 30 seconds — just long enough for the person to snuff out the candle and get into bed.

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