Celluloid Four Aces Match Covers Set with Original Matches painted wooden chest This varnished one

This varnished one

The platter

then players alternately use the hook tool (which works great for the task) to try to lift and extract pieces without disturbing any others

I love how simple and direct it is

Celluloid Four Aces Match Covers Set with Original Matches painted wooden chest This varnished oneA super fun set of vintage celluloid match book cases, with original matches still inside! I believe these were made by Knightsbridge, Italy, c. 1930s 50s. Perfect for lighting cigars around the poker table, or really for making an occasion of lighting anything! And they are actually in the shape of books the sides look like spines! so one could stack display like a little library. Very good condition, with a little minor surface scratching to the Ace