Collectible Match Safes - Vestas

What is are Vestas?

Collectible match safes, or Vestas, are a relatively newer, but increasingly popular collector's item. Though initially overlooked by Tobacciana enthusiasts, collectible match safes are now a highly sought collector's item. They come in a wide variety of styles, and in a lot of different materials as well, making collectible match safes a broad category in themselves.

So before you can begin collecting, it is essential that you study all about the different kinds of collectible match safes available today. Dating back to the 1850s, the most valuable collectible match safes are those that belong to this period of time, till about the 1940s. Available in everything from inexpensive steel or brass, to precious gold and silver, collectible match safes were used to keep matches in an air-tight space. Of all the collectible match safes, it is the ones made in silver that are the most collected.

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All this might seem like too much, but novice collectors should start by referring books, and joining collector groups. Talk to as many experts as possible, you can do this by visiting websites by experts, or even joining forums on collectible match safes. While collecting, a great way to pick up pieces is to let your friends and family why not visit, Crochet Pattern know about your hobby, so that they can pick up interesting items for you when traveling or from their state. Also make contacts with dealers look at, Dannys Desks and Chairs Sunshine Coast and thrift shop owners, as they get truly remarkable pieces often.

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