match box holders - where to find matchboxes! ?

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Kevinkay
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match box holders - where to find matchboxes! ?

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I have some antique/vintage matchbook holders, sterling cases. There are rectangular cardboard match boxes that slip inside (La Petite, safety matches made in Sweden is in one). I have always just re-filled with other wooden matches, even if i had to cut them. But now the old boxes are falling apart and the striking part is all warn. I can't seem to find the right size match boxes that fit, aprox-1 10/16" long x 1 1/16" wide and 7/16 "high. I see the old stuff on eBay but I don't wanna pay $10 for a match box that you get free at a wedding!
Anyone find suitable sized matchboxes that fit antique/vintage holders?

THANKS!
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R44
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Re: match box holders - where to find matchboxes! ?

Post by R44 »

I also had a few of these match boxes. Like yourself I have run in to the issue of finding the right size box for the silver case. Seems finding them that size is quite the feat. That being said, my match box and case are now a permanent decoration. Hope you're able to find them for yourself at least.
R44
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Re: match box holders - where to find matchboxes! ?

Post by R44 »

Nice!! I'm glad you found some that fit. Maybe I'll have some of your luck cause I'm surely not getting any of your matchboxes lol.
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