Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Matchboxes

A Collection of Vintage Matchboxes and Matchbooks - An assortment of mid-to-late 20th-century phillumeny consisting of various matchboxes and matchbooks. The collection features a diverse range of graphic designs, including commercial advertising, travel souvenirs, and cultural icons. Notable advertising examples include a Romanoff Vodka box with a double-headed eagle crest, a Pickfords removals and storage box, and a Verdi ristorante di musica box featuring a portrait of Giuseppe Verdi. A matchbox for the Dominoe freehouse bar at 178 High Street is also present. Travel and geographical souvenirs include an Isle of Man box featuring the triskelion, a Lugano box with a lake view, and a box depicting the Giralda tower in Seville. A Greek matchbox features the text ΑΦΡΟΔΙΤΗ (Aphrodite) and ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΠΥΡΕΙΩΝ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ (Cyprus Match Company). Other items include a Pedro Romero portrait box, an S Brand Supreme box, and a small box featuring the national flag of Sweden. The items are housed in a clear plastic storage container.