Silver Plated Match Safe

[Ripcon]

I found this silver plated match safe at a plantation site in Vicksburg. I believe it's going to be late 1800's. Let me know if anyone out there knows more about this relic. Could it be older?

 

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[toddbbq]

I see anheiser Busch on it so it is beer related. mmmmmm beer lol

 

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Anheuser-Busch Advertising Match Safe or Vesta with Eagle in A Design

I believe you have a nickel plated brass. They were also made in Silver and Silver plate


Brass with Nickel worn out.


There is also a remote possibility that it Might also be Victorian era Business card holder. Before one thinks that it is too small for a Business Card Keep in mind that cards came in many sizes.

Here is a reference:
paper section

 

[Ripcon]

Thanks for the info.