Small silver boxes

[gingin]

Found these little silver boxes in the back of a china cabinet I just bought second hand. I cant figure out what they are and what the markings mean. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

Look like match boxes; or silver sleeves for advertizing match boxes. Some indication of size would help.

 

[gingin]

I tried to add another picture but it keeps failing. One of the boxes is about an inch and a half wide and 2 and a half inches long and the other is 1 inch wide and 1 and 3/4 inches long.

 

[BosnMate]

Look like match boxes; or silver sleeves for advertizing match boxes. Some indication of size would help.

Yep, the little wooden match boxes. In the days when everyone smoked they sat on the coffee table along with an ashtray. My mother had a Chinese one made out of jade.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

. It looks as if the matchbox cover is still inside.

 

[trdking]

. It looks as if the matchbox cover is still inside. View attachment 1156277

I agree, Be careful removing the cover as some of them are quite valuable. I have a 1900 Grand Prix cover that is worth several hundred dollars. X your fingers

 

[gingin]

Thanks. Any idea on value?

 

[gingin]

This was inside.