SCARCE ANTIQUE 2 WINGED ANGELS CELLULOID WHITEHEAD & HOAG MATCH SAFE~EARLY 1900s

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SCARCE ANTIQUE 2 WINGED ANGELS CELLULOID WHITEHEAD & HOAG MATCH SAFE~EARLY 1900s
SCARCE ANTIQUE 2 WINGED ANGELS CELLULOID WHITEHEAD & HOAG MATCH SAFE~EARLY 1900s
FINE & HARD TO FIND ANTIQUE 2 NUDE WINGED ANGELS CELLULOID
ADVERTISING MATCH SAFE DEPICTING DANTES TRAGIC LOVE STORY
c. EARLY 1900’s by WHITEHEAD & HOAG, NEW JERSEY
This is a hard-to-find Antique Gentleman's pocket container for matches with a romanticized pair of winged Angels depicting
Paolo and Francesca
; one of many different artist’s interpretation that was considered provocative and risqué` at the time. Almost all men of this period smoked, and this container held the wooden match sticks that could be struck on just about any surface to be lit. Obviously, these matches needed a secure metal container to carry them around; and designed to be stored in a vest or jacket pocket. The front panel of two winged nude angels depicting a tragic love story creates an eye-appealing design that would have been considered risqué`; and was favored by sporting gents, gamblers and well to do Gentlemen with an eye for the ladies who would offer an associate a match in a Victorian era flourish of Gentlemanly courtesy. This piece was custom made to order for The Austin – Western Co. of Chicago, Illinois, at the time, the World’s largest manufacturer of improved road machinery. This piece was made by one of the few large celluloid match safe makers at this time, and is Maker marked by the preeminent Manufacturer, The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J. This match holder is made from nickel plated steel. The top & bottom have a rope pattern border design, and there is a small hinge at the side that allows the internal spring to open and close the match safe securely. The interior spring is strong, and the top is secured with a tiny rivet attached to a small metal wedge that creates strong tension with the spring, and opens and stays open, and closes with an extraordinarily strong snap. This pattern has rounded corners and an oval embossed ribbed panel on the bottom for match striking.
This piece is in very good condition overall with normal wear and tear to the metal top and bottom with natural aging and expected surface scratches to the soft celluloid over time from pocket wear. As is sometimes encountered, the edges of the celluloid dry out over time and this has a
very slight
edge curling at the back side bottom lip. Note the back non display side with the Austin-Western advertisement has a patch of surface damage that appears to be caused by exposure to heat. This area is that is hard to photograph and is very slightly rough to the touch and be readily seen when turned in the light to show the slightly irregular surface. When viewed directly above, the N in Austin and part of the word Company are partially obscured. However, this minor damage is on the back, non-display side; and the front winged Angels display side image is in fine condition. Overall, the celluloid has naturally occurring light cream color. Pretty nude lady match safes are very desirable and hard to find, and this one tells a story. This front display side with a pretty nude angel with her lover angel panel has bright colors and displays well. This eye appealing piece would be perfect for any smoker, match safe, Tobacco, Saloon, pretty nude girl admirer, Collector, Bar room, Gambler or Sporting gentleman's or smalls display; and could still be used today. About 2 5/8" tall x 1 1/2" wide x 7/16" thick; weighing 1.2 ounces or 36 grams.
Paolo and Francesca
were two of the most famous lovers in the history of literature, are the protagonists of a passionate and tragic love story made immortal in European art, music, and literature by a number of authors; among them the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who drew inspiration from the real events of Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini.
Paolo and Francesca actually lived in Italy in the 13th century. Francesca da Polenta was the daughter of Guido I, Lord of Ravenna, while Paolo Malatesta was the beautiful third son of Malatesta da Verrucchio, the Lord of Rimini.
Paolo and Francesca were illicit lovers in 13th century Italy, and they have left us a love story that ends in tragedy.
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