Worldwide Simplified Encyclopedia
Letter A Index  -  Page 1
AIT Start:  Aakash  ¦ AIT End:  The Awl  [as at 17.11.13]
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Indian Flag
284 India
Indian Flag
284 India
Indian Flag
284 India
Indian Flag
284 India
Indian Flag
284 India
Indian Flag
284 India
c1984 to c1985 c1954 c1960 1960 c1960 c1954
Aakash Aambal Flower Aambal Flower Aambal Flower Aambal Flower Aambal Flower
Michael Match Works, Kovilpatti Gopi Match Co., P.O. Arimboor  Gopi Match Co., P.O. Arimboor  Gopi Match Co., P.O. Arimboor  Gopi Match Co., P.O. Arimboor  Gopi Match Co., P.O. Arimboor 
50's  30 Ps. PRICE Re, 0.0.6 PRICE Re, 0.06 PRICE Re, 0.03 PRICE Re; 0.0.6 PRICE Re, 0.0.6
25 x 34 mm
Box - Code 2014
29 x 43 mm
Box - Code 2015
31 x 48 mm
Box - Code 2016
28 x 41 mm
Box - Code 2017
29 x 43 mm
Box - Code 2018
29 x 43 mm
Box - Code 2019
Version 1 - waxed Version 1 - Red on flower stem | Shade 1 - lighter green No variations No variations Version 2 Shade 2 - Darker Green Version 3 - No red on flower stem | Shade 1 - lighter green
AAKA_284_0101110100199 AAMB_284_0101130200101 AAMB_284_0101130200102 AAMB_284_0101130200103 AAMB_284_0101130200163 AAMB_284_0101130200164
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Indian Flag
284 India
Indian Flag
284 India

138 - Belgium
Indian Flag
284 India
Indian Flag
284 India

238 - Finland
1960 c1978 to c1979 c1950 to c1960 [est] c1945 c1945 c1923 to c1924
Aane
Safety Matches
Aarthi
Safety Matches
AB Abbatayub Gadag
Safety Matches
Abbatayub Gadag
Safety Matches
A.B.C. Impregnated
Safety Match
Sankareswari Match Works, Puduchurangudi. Jeen Match Works, Mulagumoodu. Made by Ninove Match Sri Ram Match Works Sattur | A.T.G. Moosa Sri Ram Match Works Sattur | A.T.G. Moosa Made in Finland
PRICE 0-06. 50's PRICE 20 PS No Contents | No Price None None Average Contents 50 Matches
31 x 46 mm
Box - Code 2020
31 x 45 mm
Box - Code 2021
67 x 84 mm overall
Packet - Code 184
55 x 37 mm
Box - Code 2479
55 x 37 mm
Box - Code 2480
52 x 31½ mm
Box - Code 2474 - S
No variations Glazed For the Belgian Home Market Shade 1 - Dark | Slight damage under M of Moosa Shade 2 - Light [dot after matches.]
AANE_284_0101140500104  AART_284_0101182000200  AB_138_0102000000123  ABBA_284_0102020100105   ABBA_284_0102020100106 ABCI_238_0102030900101 
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498 - Sweden

590 - No Country of Origin

138 - Belgium 

500 - Switzerland

500 - Switzerland

238 - Finland
Undated c1910 to c1930 c1963  To Be Advised To Be Advised c1978
The ABC Match Abdul Razak Kaddouri ABG Vintage Vehicles  AB Magazine zum  Löwen A. Büelers Erben Acanthochaetodon Annularis
Sakerhets Tandstickor ¦ Impregnerade ¦ Utan Svafvel Och Fosfor. ¦ Made in Sweden. Believed to be Solo Match Works, Czechoslovakia States Belgian Origin  Magazine zum  Löwen, Goldau Magazine • Löwen | Goldau | Goldau Made in Finland by Finn-match
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price Average 34 Belgian Matches
No Price
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price Average 50 Contents
No Price
47 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2495 - S
85 x 56 mm
Packet - Code
34 x 50 mm overall
Series - Code
51 x 32 mm
Box - Code
51 x 32 mm
Box - Code 1735 - S
52 x 35 mm o/a
Box - Code 2475
Probably c1903 to c1910 In the early 20th Century there many overseas importers of matches and this would have been one of them Series of 60 Vertical labels ¦ Back labels to ABG_590_01020700103 ZK bottom left hand corner indicates Swiss Origin Top Left - Crossbow : Top right - Cloverleaf | Bottom Left & Right - ZK over Crossbow within inverted triangle [1 of 6 for GB]
   
ABCM_498_0102031300202 ABDU_590_0102042100101 ABG_138_00521 to 00580  ABMA_500_0102130102302 ABUE_500_0102210502301  ACAN_238_0103011400216
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238 - Finland

284 - India

284 - India

242 - Foreign Made/Make

138 - Belgium 

138 - Belgium 
c1978 c1954 c1957 c1924 to c1925 c1952 to c1955 c1956 to c1957
Acanthurus Leucosternon Acca Safety Matches Acca Safety Matches Acrobat Safety Matches ACR Safety Matches  ACR Safety Matches 
Made in Finland by Finn-match The Hindustman Match Industries,Tiruttangal The Hindustman Match Industries,Tiruttangal Impregnated | Trade Mark | Foreign Made Made in Belgium | Quality [down both sides] Made in Belgium | Quality [down both sides]
Average 50 Contents Price Re 0·0·6 Price Re 0-0-9 Average 50 Matches Contains 47 Average
No Price
Contains 45 Average
No Price
52 x 35 mm o/a
Box - Code 2476
50 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2481
50 x 32 mm
Box - Code 49
52 x 31½ mm
Box - Code 2478
52 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2470 - S
52 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2472 - S
[1 of 6 for GB] None None None No Additional Remarks No Additional Remarks
ACAN_238_0103011400217 ACCA_284_0103030100107 ACCA_284_0103030101701 ACRO_242_0103181500128 ACRS_138_0103181900104 ACRS_138_0103181900105u
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138 - Belgium 

304 - Japan

304 - Japan
 
284 -India
c1959 to c1960 c1925 c1925 c1949
ACR Safety Matches  Adamji. H. Dawood
Safety Match
Adamji. H. Dawood
Safety Match
A.D & Co
Safety Matches
Made in Belgium | Quality [down both sides] Made in Japan Made in Japan Sri Ram Match Works, S. India
Contains 40 Average
No Price
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price None
47 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2473 - S
51 x 33 mm
Box - Code 2490 - S
33 x 53 mm
Box - Code 2491 - S
41 x 29 mm Size 1
Box - Code 2482
No Additional Remarks Used label illustrated   Note S. India
ACRS_138_0103181900107 ADAM_304_0104011300103 ADAM_304_0104011300201 ADCO_284_0104031500108
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284 -India

238 - Finland

498 - Sweden

500 -Switzerland

284 - India

284 -India
c1949 c1920 to c1921 c1912 to c1913 To Be Advised c1954 c1935
A.D & Co
Safety Matches
Admiral Brand
Safety Matches
Admiral Brand Finest Real Swedish Safety Matches Ad. Stark Aeroplane Brand
Safety Matches
Aeroplane
Safety Matches
Sri Ram Match Works, S. India Made in Finland Made in Sweden St. Peterzell | Brunnadern Sahigara Match Works | Made in India <WIMCO> MADE IN INDIA
None Average Contents 50 Matches No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price Forty Splints PRICE 0.0.6 None
55 x 42 mm Size 2
Box - Code 2483
31 x 51 mm
Box - Code 2477
32 x 53 mm
Box - Code 2511 - S
51 x 32 mm
Box - Code 1739 - S
48 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2484
51 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2485-S
Note South India None Version 1 - Ship in the background Bottom Right - ZK over Crossbow within inverted triangle None Used version Illustrated
ADCO_284_0104031500109 ADMI_238_0104130900102 ADMI_498_0104130900230 ADST_500_0104192002304 AERO_284_0105181500170 AERO_284_0105181500218
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284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

238 - Finland

284 - India

284 - India
C1954 C1954 C1965 C1977 C1957 c1957
A.F.W.M.I.C.S. Ltd. A.F.W.M.I.C.S. Ltd. Agarbatties Agnews Liquorworld Agni
Safety Matches
Agra Fort
Safety Matches
Nothing Stated - see below Nothing Stated - see below Buy Quality Apsara Urvasi Ambar The Finest Impregnated Safety Matches | Made in the Heart of Finland The Modern Match Industries Gudiyattam Sumasundaram Match Factory Ilaiyarasanendal
0-0-6 0-0-6 None Average Contents 50 Sticks Price RE.0-0-9 Price RE.0-05
32 x 23 mm
Box - Code 2722
51 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2723
45 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2724
50 x 34 mm o/a
Box - Code 2777
35 x 55 mm
Box - Code 2725
47 x 33 mm
Box - Code 2726
Title is in Script | Version 1 glazed | Size 1 Title is in Script | Version 1 glazed | Size 2 Waxed The Cornish Match Co., St. Ives, Cornwall The Modern Match Industries Gudiyattam Sumasundaram Match Factory Ilaiyarasanenda
AFWM_284_0106231300165 AFWM_284_0106231300166 AGAR_284_0107011800201 AGNE_238_0107140500103 AGNI_284_0107140900110  AGRA_284_0107180100167
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242 - Foreign Made/Make

390 - Netherlands

390 - Netherlands
 
c1937 to c1938 c1960 c1963  
Agricola Impregnated
Safety Matches
AH Lucifers
Airline Emblems
AH Lucifers
History of Aviation
 
Foreign Made Dutch Origin Dutch Origin  
Average contents 50 ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price  
51 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2789
H - 46 x 31mm
V - 31 x 46 mm
Series  |  Code 4 -
H - 50 x 35 mm overall
V - 35 x 50 mm overall
Series  |  Code 4 -
 
Foreign Made Series of 50 + 1 mixed labels in numerical order Series of 50 + 2 mixed labels in numerical order  
  thn_AH_390_01322.jpg   
AGRI_242_0107180900101 AHLU_390_01101 to 01151 AHLU_390_01321 to 01372      
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238 - Finland

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India
c1930 c1975 c1945 c1945 c1945 c1975
Aida Safety Matches Air Mail
Safety Matches
Air Mail
Safety Matches
Air Mail
Safety Matches
Air Mail
Safety Matches
Ajantha
Impregnated | Made in Finland Nothing Stated Nothing Stated Nothing Stated Nothing Stated Ramjam Matches, Sattur.
Average 50 Contents None None None None 50's Safety Matches PRICE 13 PS.
52 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2778 - S
50 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2727 
45 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2728
45 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2729
45 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2730
31 x 45 mm
Box - Code 2731
Version 2 for GB There are two versions of this label - Version 1 - VMI on plane Vanjmatch on plane | Black/Blue/Red on White Vanjmatch on plane | Black/Blue/Red on Buff Paper Vanjmatch on globe | Black/Red/Blue on White Waxed | Top edge badly guillotined
 
AIDA_238_0109040100104  AIRM_284_0109181300111 AIRM_284_0109181300112  AIRM_284_0109181300112-2   AIRM_284_0109181300169 AJAN_284_0110011400202 
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284 - India

238 - Finland

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India
c1963 c1959 c1964 c1949 c1980 to c1982 c1975
Ajantha Match Works
Safety Matches
Ajco Impregnated
Safety Matches
Akbar Mahal
Safety Matches
Akki Brand
Safety Matches
Akki
Safety Matches
Akki Soap
Ajantha Match Works Manthithope. Made in Finlnd Regd. No. 168370 Akki Safety Matches Sugar Match Factory Sattur Damp Proof Superior Quality Use Always | Sri Ram Match Works Sattur
PRICE 0·07 NP None PRICE 0-08. None 50's PRICE 25 Ps. None
51 x 36 mm
Box - Code 2732
56 x 35 mm o/a
Box - Code 2779 - S
45 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2733
54 x 42 mm
Large Box - Code 2735-S
45 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2734
55 x 37 mm
Large Box - Code 2736-S
Label title in script therefore label listed under factory name No Remarks Manufacturer is in Script | Waxed No Remarks Manufacturer is in Script No Remarks
AJAN_284_0110011400113 AJCO_238_0110031500105 AKBA_284_0111020100220 AKKI_284_0111110100114 AKKI_284_0111110100203 AKKI_284_0111110100115
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498 Sweden

390 - Netherlands

390 - Netherlands

390 - Netherlands

390 - Netherlands

390 - Netherlands
c1903 - c1910 c1964 c1965 c1965 c1966 c1966
Akta Sodertelje Tandstickor AL Wintermode '64 - ‘65
1st Fashion Series
AL Zomermode ‘65
2nd Fashion Series
AL Wintermode ‘65 - ‘66
3rd Fashion Series
AL Zomermode ‘66
4th Fashion Series
AL [Wintermode] ‘66 - ‘67
5th Fashion Series
Made in Sweden Dutch Origin Dutch Origin Dutch Origin Dutch Origin Dutch Origin
No Contents ¦ No Price  No Contents ¦ No Price  No Contents ¦ No Price  No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price
32 x 54 mm [size 1]
Box - Code 2529 - S
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
No Remarks Series of 20 + 1 vertical labels in numerical order Series of 20 + 1 vertical labels in numerical order Series of 20 + 3 vertical labels in numerical order Series of 20 + 3 vertical labels in numerical order Series of 20 + 3 vertical labels in numerical order
thn_AL_390_00231.jpg thn_AL_390_00261.jpg
AKTA_498_0111200100259 AL_390_00101 to 00121 AL_390_00171 to 00191 AL_390_00201 to 00223 AL_390_00231 to 00253 AL_390_00261 to 00283
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390 - Netherlands

390 - Netherlands

390 - Netherlands

390 - Netherlands

390 - Netherlands

238 - Finland - HM
c1967 c1969 c1971 c1973 c1974 Date Unknown
AL ‘68
6th Fashion Series
AL ’70
7th Fashion Series
AL UITG ‘71 - ‘72
8th Fashion Series
AL UITG ‘73
9th Fashion Series
AL Mode ‘74 - ‘75
10th Fashion Series
ÄLÄ JÄTÄ
Dutch Origin Dutch Origin Dutch Origin Dutch Origin Dutch Origin älä jätä minua lasten käsiim
No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price Keskim. 50
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
31 x 47 mm & 68 x 73 mm
Series - Code
48 x 28½ mm
Box - Code 2780
Series of 20 + 4 vertical labels in numerical order Series of 20 + 3 vertical labels in numerical order Series of 20 + 2 vertical labels in numerical order Series of 10 + 2 vertical labels in numerical order Series of 10 + 2 vertical labels in numerical order SOK Vaajakoski | Finnish Home Market?
AL_390_00291 to 00314 AL_390_00321 to 00343 AL_390_00351 to 00372 AL_390_00381 to 00392  AL_390_00401 to 00412   
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238 - Finland - HM

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make
Date Unknown c1977 to c1978 c1960 c1963 c1952 to c1954 c1955 to c1956
ALANKO OY | K ALARGARSAMY MATCH WORKS ALAGURAJAN
MATCH WORKS
ALAGURAJAN
MATCH WORKS
ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES
Kesko Oy  Safety Matches Melaottampatti. Alagurajan Match Works, Kadambur. Alagurajan Match Works, Kadambur. J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make
Keskim. 50 | Medelt PRICE 50's 18 PS PRICE RE 0·06. PRICE RE, 0·07 Average Contents 47
Average Contents 45
35 x 52 mm o/a
Box - Code 2871 - S
30 x 46 mm
Box - Code 2737
50 x 35 mm
Box - Code 2738
50 x 35 mm
Box - Code 2739
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2790
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2791
Finnish Home Market? Label Title is in script Title is in script | glazed Title is in script | glazed No Remarks Shade 1 - more yellow paper
ALAN_238_0112011400230 ALAG_284_0112010700204 ALAG_284_0112010700116 ALAG_284_0112010700117 ALBA_242_0112020100102 ALBA_242_0112020100103
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242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make
c1955 to c1956 c1957 c1958 to c1959 c1958 to c1959 c1958 to c1959 c1958 to c1959
ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES
J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make
Average Contents 45
Average Contents 43
Average Contents 40
Average Contents 40
Average Contents 40
Average Contents 40
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2792 - S
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2793
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2794
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2795
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2796
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2797
Shade 2 - more buff paper Shade 2 - more buff paper Shade 1 - pale buff paper Shade 2 - darker yellow paper Shade 3 - paler buff paper Shade 4 - pale orange-red in Alban
ALBA_242_0112020100104 ALBA_242_0112020100105 ALBA_242_0112020100106 ALBA_242_0112020100107 ALBA_242_0112020100108 ALBA_242_0112020100129
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242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

138 - Belgium

238 - Finland
c1958 to c1959 c1960 to c1962 c1960 to c1962 c1960 to c1962 c1950 to c1960 [est] c1979
ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALBAN IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES Albert Navez ALBION TAVERNS
J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make J. B. Rollings & Co., Ltd., St. Albans, Herts. ¦ Foreign Make 12 Avenue du Centenaire The Cornish Match Co. Ltd.
Average Contents 40
Average Contents 36
Average Contents 36
Average Contents 36
No Contents | No Price Average Contents 48 Finnish Aspen Sticks
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2798
48½ x 29½ mm [size 1]
Box - Code 2799
48½ x 29½ mm [size 1]
Box - Code 2800 - S
49 x 30 mm [size 2]
Box - Code 2801
59 x 77 mm
Packet - Code 185
35 x 50 mm
Box - Code 2782
Shade 5 - further paler paper and orange-red in Alban Shade 1 - dull lemon paper Shade 2 - duller buff paper Print shift of Alban
Shade 2 – dull buff paper
Les Cafes ¦ Belgian Origin
For the Belgian Home Market
Metallic Finish  to the Paper
ALBA_242_0112020100135 ALBA_242_0112020100109 ALBA_242_0112020100110 ALBA_242_0112020100111 ALBE_138_0112020500128 ALBI_238_0112020900110
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238 - Finland

238 - Finland - HM

238 - Finland - HM

238 - Finland

284 - India

284 - India
c1979 Date Unknown Date Unknown c1929 c1949 c1960
ALBION TAVERNS ALFA A. LINDQVIST ALINKO IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES ALLAHABAD SAFETY MATCHES ALLAHABAD SAFETY MATCHES
The Cornish Match Co. Ltd. T:ml alfa F:ma Espoo - Esbo | Puh. 864138, 864162, 864290 | Porin Tulitikkutehdas Osakeyhtiö A. Lindqvist Ruoka- ja Sekatavara-kauppa  |  Porin Tulitikkutehdas Osakeyhtiö Made in Finland A.C.I.S. Ltd. Allahabad A.C.I.S. Ltd. Allahabad
Average Contents 48 Finnish Aspen Sticks ¦ No Price Keskimäärin 50 Tulitikkua Keskimäärin 50 Tulitikkua Average Contents 60 Matches Two Pice 40 Matches Four N.Ps. 40 Matches
35 x 50 mm
Box - Code 2783
52 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2784
52 x 31 mm
Box - Code 2785
55 x 35 mm o/a
Box - Code 2786 - S
49 x 31 mm
Box - Code 50
44 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2742
Metallic Finish  to the Paper Finnish Home Market? Finnish Home Market? [eligible for export to Australia] Version 1 of 2 Version 2 of 2
ALBI_238_0112020900221 ALFA_238_0112060100229 ALIN_238_0112091400228 ALIN_238_0112091400106 ALLA_284_0112120101702 ALLA_284_0112120100118
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238 - Finland

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

284 - India

284 - India
c1985 c1968 to c1969 c1968 c1968 c1960 c1957
ALLBRIGHT BITTER ALLIANCE FOODSTORES - VILLAGE MATCHES ALLIANCE FOODSTORES - VILLAGE MATCHES ALLIANCE FOODSTORES - VILLAGE MATCHES ALL INDIA
HANDLOOM BOARD
ALL INDIA
HANDLOOM BOARD
Welsh Brewers Registered Trade Mark Foreign Registered Trade Mark Foreign | Packed for Alliance Wholesale Grocers Ltd. Stanmore, Middx. Registered Trade Mark Foreign Factory Details in Indian Script Factory Details in Indian Script
Average Contents 48 Finnish Aspen Sticks Average 36 Contents Average 28 Contents Average 30 Contents 60 Matches Rs. 0·0·3 60 Matches Rs. 0·0·9
51 x 35 mm o/a
Box - Code 2787
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2802
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code 2804
49 x 34 mm o/a
Box - Code 2805
35 x 51 mm
Box - Code 2741-S
35 x 51 mm
Box - Code 2743-S
Top label to ALLB_590_0112120200129 Border Border No Border Version 1 - Indian Script different to Versions 2 & 3 Version 2 - Indian Script different to Versions 1 & 3 Shade - Lighter Red
ALLB_238_0112120200107 ALLI_242_0112120900112 ALLI_242_0112120900114 ALLI_242_0112120900131 ALLI_284_0112120900119 ALLI_284_0112120900172
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284 - India

238 - Finland

138 - Belgium

138 - Belgium

120 - Austria

590 - No Country of Origin
c1957 c1929 c1950 to c1960 [est] c1950 to c1960 [est] c1965 c1939
ALL INDIA
HANDLOOM BOARD
ALLOWRIE IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCHES L'allumette Publicitaire Allumettes Alvo
Safety Match
Allumettes de Sûreté Allumettes de Sûreté
Factory Details in Indian Script  Waterproof Striking Surface | Made in Finland Belgian Origin H.R.A. 77483
Belgian Origin
Fabriqué en Autriche Contributions Indirectes Tunisie
60 Matches Rs. 0·0·9 Average 60 per Box No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
35 x 51 mm
Box - Code 2742
48 x 33 mm
Box - Code 2788
70 x 64 mm overall
Packet - Code 186
83 x 66 mm overall
Packet - Code 187
31 x 45 mm
Box - Code
51 x 31 mm
Box - Code
Version 1 - Indian Script different to Versions 1 & 2  | Shade - 2 - Darker Red Eligible for export to Australia For the Belgian Home Market For the Belgian Home Market For the Austrian Home Market Believed to be of Russian Origin
ALLI_284_0112120900120 ALLO_238_0112121500108 ALLU_138_0112122100106 ALLU_138_0112122100119 ALLU_120_0112122100164 ALLU_590_0112122100127
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138 - Belgium

590 - No Country of Origin

138 - Belgium

500 - Switzerland

590 - No Country of Origin

590 - No Country of Origin
c1955 c1914 - likely to be pre c1950 to c1960 [est] To Be Advised c1903 - likely to be c1903 - likely to be
Alma Almacen El Cazador Almo Safety Matches Alpina | Alpina APIΦ 5.
Alsing London
APIΦ 5.
Alsing London
Belgian Origin Under 590 as although Swedish Origin, the country is not stated Made in Ninove Belgium Schweizer Sicherheits Zündhölzer | Allumettes de Sûreté ΠΥΡΕΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΜΟΝΩΠOΛΙΟΥ | ΝΕΩΝ ΧΩΡΩΝ [Swedish] ΠΥΡΕΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΜΟΝΩΠOΛΙΟΥ | ΝΕΩΝ ΧΩΡΩΝ [Swedish]
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
70 x 63 mm overall
Packet - Code 911
33 x 54 mm
Box - Code
77 x 60 mm
Packet - Code 188
55 x 35 mm overall
Box - Code 1742 - S
46 x 31 mm [size 1]
Box - Code
46 x 26 mm [size 2]
Box - Code
For the Belgian Home Market Juam Van Putter & Co Guatemala  ¦  Translation - Almacen the Hunter No Additional Information Bottom right ZK over crossbow within inverted triangle ΞΥΛΙΝΑ ΑΝΕΥ ΘΕΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΦΩΣΦΟΡΟΥ [Greek text for Greek Market] ΞΥΛΙΝΑ ΑΝΕΥ ΘΕΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΦΩΣΦΟΡΟΥ [Greek text for Greek Market]
ALMA_138_0112130103201 ALMA_590_0112130100131 ALMO_138_0112131500118 ALPI_500_0112160902307 ALSI_590_0112190900107 ALSI_590_0112190900108
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498 - Sweden

498 - Sweden

498 - Sweden

498 - Sweden

498 - Sweden

138 - Belgium
c1903 to c1910 c1903 to c1910 c1903 to c1910 c1903 to c1910 c1903 to c1910 c1950 to c1960 [est]
Alsing London
Made in Sweden
Alsing London [left side] Alsing London
Made in Sweden
Alsing London
Made in Sweden
Alsing London
Made in Sweden
Altijd Safety Matches
ΠΥΡΕΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΜΟΝΩΠOΛΙΟΥ  \ OΛΥΜΠΙΑ ΚΛΑΣΙΣ 1  ΠΥΡΕΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΜΟΝΩΠOΛΙΟΥ  \ OΛΥΜΠΙΑ ΚΛΑΣΙΣ 1
Made in Sweden [right side]
ΠΥΡΕΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΜΟΝΩΠOΛΙΟΥ  \ OΛΥΜΠΙΑ ΚΛΑΣΙΣ 1  ΠΥΡΕΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΜΟΝΩΠOΛΙΟΥ  \ OΛΥΜΠΙΑ ΚΛΑΣΙΣ 1  ΠΥΡΕΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΜΟΝΩΠOΛΙΟΥ  \ OΛΥΜΠΙΑ ΚΛΑΣΙΣ 1  Made in Belgium
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
51 x 35 mm
Box - Code 2548 - S
51 x 35 mm
Box - Code 2549 - S
51 x 35 mm
Box - Code 2545 - S
51 x 35 mm
Box - Code 2546 - S
51 x 35 mm
Box - Code 2547 - S
60 x 77 mm
Packet - Code 189
Version 1, Shade 4- Grey Border
Greek text for Greek market?
Version 2, Shade 1- Grey Border
Greek text for Greek market?
Version 1, Shade 1- Grey Border
Greek text for Greek market?
Version 1, Shade 2- Grey Border
Greek text for Greek market?
Version 1, Shade 3- Grey Border
Greek text for Greek market?
Savaetes Koffies | Probably made for home & export markets
ALSI_498_0112190900261 ALSI_498_0112190900271 ALSI_498_0112190900274 ALSI_498_0112190900275 ALSI_498_0112190900252 ALTI_138_0112200900124
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590 - No Country of Origin

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India
c1914 c1974 c1959 c1959 c1959 c1959
AME Licensed Match Ambernath Wimco
Impregnated Safety Matches
Ambernath Wimco
Impregnated Safety Matches
Ambernath Wimco
Sulphur Matches
Amco Safety Match Amco Safety Match
Austrian Origin Made in India [down both sides] Indian Orogin Indian Origin Made in India Made in India
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
35 x 55 mm overall
Box - Code
44 x 31 mm
Box - Code
44 x 31 mm
Box - Code
41 x 29 mm
Box - Code
56 x 35 mm [size 1]
Box - Code
51 x 36 mm [size 2]
Box - Code
Located under 590 as Country of Origin not stated Version 1:  Blue on White Version 2:  Black on Buff ¦ Superior Quality Version 3:  Orange on Cream Version 1:  Red & Black on Buff Version 2:  Red & Black on Pale Lemon
AMEL_590_0113051200137 AMBE_284_0113020500121 AMBE_284_0113020500122 AMBE_284_0113020500123 AMCO_284_0113031500124 AMCO_284_0113031500125
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284 - India

546 - United States of America

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India
c1955 c1947 c1954 c1954 c1957 c1954
Ameethia Safety Matches American Home Amer Jothi Amer Jothi Amer Jothi Amer Jothi
Indian Origin Diamond Safety Match
Made in U.S.A.
Kasthuri Match Industries, Sivakasi. Kasthuri Match Industries, Sivakasi. Kasthuri Match Industries, Sivakasi. Kasthuri Match Industries, Sivakasi.
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents
PRICE RE. 0·0·6
No Contents
PRICE RE. 0·0·6
No Contents
PRICE Re. 0·0·9
No Contents
Retail Price six pies
30 x 44 mm
Box - Code
52 x 31 mm
Box - Code
27 x 40 mm [size 2]
Box - Code
32 x 50 mm [size 1]
Box - Code
38 x 51 mm [size 3]
Large Box - Code
32 x 50 mm [size 1]
Box - Code
No additional remarks No additional remarks Version 3: Red Background Version 4: Red Background Version 5: Lower case e in Re ¦ Price change ¦ Red Background Version 6: Price change ¦ Blue background
AMEE_284_0113050500126 AMER_546_0113051800101 AMER_284_0113051800128 AMER_284_0113051800174 AMER_284_0113051800173 AMER_284_0113051800129
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284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

138 - Belgium
c1955 c1955 c1954 c1954 c1960 c1978
Amer Jothi Amer Jothi Amer Jothi Safety Matches Amer Jothi Safety Matches Amer Jothi Safety Matches Ameublement du Centre
Gem Match Works, Sivakasi. Gem Match Works, Sivakasi. Kasthuri Match Industries, Sivakasi. Kasthuri Match Industries, Sivakasi. Kasthuri Match Industries, Sivakasi. Belgian Origin
No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents
PRICE RE. 0.0.6
No Contents
PRICE RE. 0·0·6
No Contents
PRICE RE. 0·03
10 Boits de + 50 Allumettes
10 Dozen van - 50 Lucifers
31 x 50 mm
Box - Code
31 x 50 mm
Box - Code
28 x 40 mm
Box - Code
28 x 40 mm
Box - Code
28 x 40 mm
Box - Code
70 x 59 mm overall
Packet - Code 912
Version 1: Red Background. Sharp points to yellow glow Version 2: Red Background. Blunted points to yellow glow Version 7: Red Background ¦ Dots at base of price ¦ Style 1 - lamp and shaft ¦ Shade 1 Version 8: Red Background ¦ Dots at base of price ¦ Style 2 - lamp and shaft ¦ Shade 2 Version 9: Red Background ¦ Price change ¦ Style 1 - lamp and shaft For the Belgian/Dutch Markets
AMER_284_0113051800127 AMER_284_0113051800177 AMER_284_0113051800175 AMER_284_0113051800176 AMER_284_0113051800130 AMEU_138_0113052103202
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120 - Austria

304 - Japan

304 - Japan

304 - Japan

304 - Japan

304 - Japan
c1965 c1914 c1914 c1914 c1930 c1914
A.M. Essabhoy Austrian Matches A.M.Essabhoy A.M.Essabhoy A.M.Essabhoy A.M.Essabhoy
Safety Match
A.M.Essabhoy
Safety Matches
Made in Austria Made in Japan Made in Japan Made in Japan Made in Kobe Japan Trade Mark
ade in Japan
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
45 x 30 mm
Box - Code
53 x 33 mm
Box - Code
53 x 33 mm
Box - Code
34 x 53 mm
Box - Code
54 x 33 mm
Box - Code
33 x 53 mm
Box - Code
Importer & Wholesale Dealer of Listed under name of Importer Listed under name of Importer Listed under name of Importer Listed under name of Importer Listed under name of Importer
AMES_120_0113051900165 AMES_304_0113051900109 AMES_304_0113051900110 AMES_304_0113051900114 AMES_304_0113051900111 AMES_304_0113051900112
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304 - Japan

292 - Ireland

238 - Finland

590 - No Country of Origin

304 - Japan

284 - India
c1914 c1974 c1974 c1930 c1927 c1957
A.M.Essabhoy A & M Locke
Farnworth Post Office
Amphiprion Percula Amrit Match
Kota (Bilaspur) 
Amtraco Brand
Choice Matches 
AN [script]
Trade Mark
Made in Japan.
Made in Dublin Made in Finland by Finn-match Trade Mark
Indian Origin 
Made in Japan  Trade Mark
Regd. No. 3085
No Contents | No Price Average Contents 45
No Price
Average 50 Contents  No Contents | No Price   No Contents | No Price 60 Matches ¦ Rs. 0·0·9
54 x 33 mm
Box - Code
51 x 34 mm overall
Box - Code
52 x 35 mm o/a
Box - Code
42 x 31 mm
Box - Code 
53 x 35 mm
Box - Code 
32 x 46 mm
Box - Code
Listed under name of Importer Believed to be a Spero Issue [1 of 6 for GB] Only damaged illustration available  Also Choice Matches unbranded versions Version 1 - Rays distorted & blunt around heads
   
AMES_304_0113051900113 AMLO_292_0112131500101 AMPH_238_0113160800220 AMRI_590_0113180900119 AMTR_304_0113201800120 AN_284_011400142
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284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India
c1957 c1954 c1984 to c1985 c1976 to c1977 c1954 c1954
AN [script] Ananda Match Works, Gudiyattam. Ananda Match Works,
Pernaickempatti (via) Sivakasi
Anand Phool Safety Matches Anarkali Anarkali
Trade Mark
Regd. No. 3085
Indian Oigin Indian Origin Meena Matches, Chatrapatti ¦ K.V.I.C. Hashmatrai & Sons Nagpur Hashmatrai & Sons Nagpur
60 Matches ¦ Rs. 0·0·9 No Contents ¦ PRICE Re.  0·0·6 50's PRICE 30 Ps. 50's 15 Ps. No Contents ¦ PRICE RE.  0·0·6 No Contents ¦ PRICE RE  0·0·6
32 x 46 mm
Box - Code
42 x 28 mm
Box - Code
36 x 30 mm overall
Box - Code
30 x 44 mm
Box - Code
27 x 40 mm
Box - Code
27 x 40 mm
Box - Code
Version 1 - Gold rays pointed & sharp around heads Version 1: Bluish Green Sky ¦ Includes Script Export Quality Wax Matches ¦ Inclides script & waxed paper Waxed Paper Indian Script ¦ Glazed Indian Script ¦ Matt ¦ No dot after RE
AN_284_011400186 ANAN_284_0114011400131 ANAN_284_0114011400205 ANAN_284_0114011400206 ANAR_284_0114011800132 ANAR_284_0114011800178
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284 - India

284 - India

120 - Austria

120 - Austria

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make
c1976 to c1977 c1954 c1971 c1971 c1962 c1962
Anbu Match Factory,
Pullalakottai - Virudhunagar.
Anbu Match Works
Sinnamuthulingapuram Gopinayakanpatti. P.O.
Anchor Hotel, Stay At An Anchor Hotel, Stay At An Anchor Hotel, Stay At An Anchor Hotel, Stay At An
Damp Proof
Indian Origin
Indian Origin Extra Long Austrian Aspen Sticks
A Cornish Match Company Issue
Extra Long Austrian Aspen Sticks
A Cornish Match Company Issue
Foreign Make [believed to be Czechoslovakian] Foreign Make [believed to be Czechoslovakian]
50's Safety Matches
PRICE 15 Ps.
No Contents ¦ PRICE RE.  0·06 Average Contents Forty-Five
No Price
Average Contents Forty-Five
No Price
Average 36 Matches ¦ No Price Average 36 Matches ¦ No Price
27 x 40 mm
Box - Code
45 x 31 mm
Box - Code
69 x 110 mm overall
Packet - Code 168
33 x 55 mm overall
Box - Code
33 x 55 mm overall
Box - Code
33 x 55 mm overall
Box - Code
Title in script so factory used for title ¦ glazed Title in script so factory used for title Also Foreign Made Issues  Also Foreign Made Issues Also Austrian Made issues ¦ Released before HG Simmonds amalgamated ¦ Shade 1 Also Austrian Made issues ¦ Released before HG Simmonds amalgamated ¦ Shade 2
ANBU_284_0114022100207 ANBU_284_0114022100133 ANCH_120_0114020800166 ANCH_120_0114030800182 ANCH_242_0114030800115 ANCH_242_0114030800116
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238 - Finland

238 - Finland

590 - No Country of Origin

590 - No Country of Origin

284 - India

284 - India
c1951 c1962 c1951 c1951 est c1963 c1954
Anchor Safety Matches Anchor Safety Matches Anchor Safety Matches Anchor Safety Matches Anchor Safety Match Anchor Safety Matches
The Best Quality ¦ Impregnated
Made in Finland
The Best Quality ¦ Impregnated
Made in Finland
The Best Quality ¦ Impregnated
[Finnish Origin]
Impregnated
[Probably Finnish]
Arunaghiri Match Works
Tiruvannamalai.
Kamala Match Works
Alivalum Tituvarur.
No Contents | No Price Average Contents 40 Matches No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents ¦ PRICE RE.  0·0 4 No Contents ¦ PRICE Re,  0·0·6
52 x 32 mm
Box - Code
52 x 32 mm
Box - Code
52 x 31 mm
Box - Code
52 x 32 mm
Box - Code
40 x 28 mm
Box - Code
29 x 47 mm
Box - Code
MIF bottom right ¦ Used version illustrated Contents & Country along base edge ¦ Used version illustrated No Contents/Country along base edge ¦ Used version illustrated No Contents/Country along base edge No Additional Remarks Damp Proof ¦ Comma after Re, ¦ Normal Issue
ANCH_238_0114030800109 ANCH_238_0114030800111 ANCH_590_0114030800132 ANCH_590_0114030800138 ANCH_284_0114030800221 ANCH_284_0114030800134
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284 - India

138 - Belgium

242 - Foreign Made/Make

138 - Belgium

284 - India

284 - India
c1954 c1955 [est] c1940 c1950 to c1960 [est] ? c1939
Anchor Safety Matches Ancien Belge Ancient Lights
Impregnated Safety Matches
Anco Macaroni Andal Temple Safety Matches Andheri Match Co
Kamala Match Works
Alivalum Tituvarur.
Belgian Origin Registered Trade Mark
Foreign Make
Made BIJ Ninove Match Trade Mark
Made in India
Impregnated
Best Safety Matches
No Contents ¦ PRICE Re,  0·0·6 No Contents | No Price Average 50 No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
29 x 47 mm
Box - Code
59 x 76 mm
Packet - Code 909/191
51½ x 32 mm
Box - Code
84 x 67 mm overall
Packet - Code191
?
Packet - Code
30 x 40 mm
Box - Code
Damp Proof ¦ Comma after Re, ¦ Print Shift causing 3D effect Vieux Systeme | Distillerie Gossiaux & cie Registered 9609,717) by Joseph H. Linhart For the Belgian Mome Market ? Pre-war Indian Factory with connections to Japan
ANCH_284_0114030800179 ANCI_138_0114030900125 ANCI_242_0114030900130 ANCO_138_0114031500120 ANDA_284_0114040100161 ANDH_284_0114040800180
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284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

120 - Austria

590 - No Country of Origin
c1960 c1960 c1963 c1960 c1976 est c1976 est
Andhra Cat Andhra Puli Safety Matches Andhra Puli Andhra Tiger Andy's The Angel
United Match Works Madras. The Sivakasi Match Industries Rajapalayam Sivan Match Works, Kovilpatti Rajeswari Match Works Pudusurangudi. Austrian Origin Likely to be Austrian
No Contents ¦ PRICE RE.  0·06 No Contents ¦ PRICE RE.  0·06 No Contents ¦ PRICE Re  0·04 No Contents ¦ PRICE RE.  0·06 Average Contents 40 Austrian Matches No Contents ¦ No Price
49 x 31 mm
Box - Code
31 x 47 mm
Box - Code
47 x 31 mm
Box - Code
46 x 30 mm
Box - Code
47 x 33 mm overall
Box - Code
34 x 54 mm overall
No Additional Remarks No Additional Remarks No Additional Remarks No Additional Remarks Probably a Spero label Boulden's label
ANDH_284_0114040800210 ANDH_284_0114040800135 ANDH_284_0114040800136 ANDH_284_0114040800209 ANDY_120_0114042500167 ANGE_590_0114070500139
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590 - No Country of Origin

120 - Austria

590 - No Country of Origin

238 - Finland

238 - Finland

238 - Finland
c1976 est c1976 est c1985 c1976 c1976 c1979
Angelo's Restaurant Angelo's Restaurant Anglia Hosts Angling
[Freshwater Fish]
Angling
[Freshwater Fish]
Angling
[Freshwater Fish]
Wessex Match Co
Austrian Origin
[Wessex Match Co]
Austrian Origin
[Finnish Origin - A CMC Issue] The Cornish Match Co
Made in Finland
The Cornish Match Co
Made in Finland
The Duchy Match Company
Made in Finland
No Contents ¦ No Price Av Contents 48 Austrian Matches No Contents ¦ No Price Average 50 Contents ¦ 2p Per Box Average 45 Contents ¦ 2p Per Box Average 48 Contents ¦ No Price
49 x 33 mm
Box - Code
49 x 33 mm
Box - Code
34 x 50 mm overall
Box - Code
50 x 35 mm overall
Series - Code
50 x 35 mm overall
Series - Code
50 x 35 mm overall
Series - Code
Upec label 1154 ¦ Back label to ANGE_120_0114070500163
Upec label 1153 ¦ Top label to ANGE_590_0114070500140 Top label to Inn Signs Slim Pocket Size ¦ Numbered series of 25 Slim Pocket Size ¦ Numbered series of 25 Slim Pocket Size ¦ Numbered series of 25
 ANGE_590_0114070500140  ANGE_120_0114070500163  ANGL_590_0114071200141 ANGL_238_00141 to 00165  ANGL_238_00501 to 00525    ANGL_238_00191 to 00215 
      Click on label to view series Click on label to view series Click on label to view series
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238 - Finland

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India
c1979 c1949 c1949 c1949 c1954 c1954
Angling
[Freshwater Fish]
ANIL SAFETY MATCHES ANIL SAFETY MATCHES ANIL SAFETY MATCHES ANIL SAFETY MATCHES ANIL SAFETY MATCHES
The Cornish Match Co
Made in Finland
Cal Regd No. 587 | The National Match Works Sivakasi. Cal Regd No. 587 | The National Match Works Sivakasi. Cal Regd No. 587 | National Match Works Sivakasi Cal Regd No. 587 | The National Match Works Sivakasi. Cal Regd No. 587 | The National Match Works Sivakasi.
Average 48 Contents ¦ 3p Per Box No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | Price Re, 0.0.6 No Contents | Price RE, 0.0.6
50 x 35 mm overall
Box Series - Code
31 x 49 mm [size 1]
Box - Code
31 x 49 mm [size 1]
Box - Code
28 x 40 mm [size 2]
Box - Code
31 x 48 mm [size 3]
Box - Code
28 x 39 mm [size 4]
Box - Code
Slim Pocket Size ¦ Numbered series of 25 Version 1 - No comma after works ¦ Shade 1 - Darker Version 2 - No comma after works ¦ Shade 2 - Lighter Version 3 No The, No comma or dot after Works or Sivakasi ¦ glazed Version 4 - price added Version 5 - price added
ANGL_238_00531 to 00555  ANIL_284_0114091200140   ANIL_284_0114091200181  ANIL_284_0114091200182 ANIL_284_0114091200183  ANIL_284_0114091200184 
Click on label to view series          
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284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India

284 - India
c1960 c1960 c1957 c1963 c1963 c1963
ANIL SAFETY MATCHES ANIL SAFETY MATCHES ANIL SAFETY MATCHES ANIL SAFETY MATCHES ANIL SAFETY MATCHES ANIL SAFETY MATCHES
Cal Regd No. 587 | The National Match Works, Sivakasi. Cal Regd No. 587 | The National Match Works, Sivakasi. Cal Regd No. 587 | The National Match Works, Sivakasi. Cal Regd No. 587 | Lakshimi Match Works, Sivakasi. Cal Regd No. 587 | Lakshimi Match Works Sivakasi. Cal Regd No. 587 | The Palaniappa Match Industries, Sivakasi.
No Contents | Price Re, 0.06 No Contents | Price RE. 0.06 nP. No Contents | Price RE. 0.05 No Contents | Price RE. 0.04 No Contents | Price RE. 0.04. nP. No Contents | Price RE, 0.04. nP.
31 x 48 mm [size 3]
Box - Code
30 x 49 mm [size 5]
Box - Code
32 x 45 mm [size 6]
Box - Code
27 x 40 mm [size 7]
Box - Code
30 x 45 mm [size 8]
Box - Code
31 x 44 mm [size 9]
Box - Code
Version 6 - Comma after Works ¦ Priced ¦ price change Version 7 - Colour slip ¦ Price change Version 11 - Price change Version 8 - Changes of factory & price Version 9 - Change of factory with no comma after Works Version 10 - Change of factory
ANIL_284_0114091200137 ANIL_284_0114091200185 ANIL_284_0114091200168 ANIL_284_0114091200138 ANIL_284_0114091200139 ANIL_284_0114091200141
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284 - India

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals
c1954 to c1960 c1913 c1913 c1913 c1913 c1913
ANIL SAFETY MATCHES Two Spotted Deer Two Monkeys Holding The Reigns Of A Rearing Horse Lion & Tiger Cub Playing With Striped Balls A Suns Rays Radiating OnThree Goats Rabbit & Fruit In A Fan With Crysanths Behind
Cal Regd No. 587 | The National Match Works Sivakasi. Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin
None No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price
68 x 79 mm
Packet - Code 52 - S
35 x 54 mm
Box - Code
35 x 54 mm
Box - Code
35 x 54 mm
Box - Code
34 x 54 mm
Box - Code
53 x 31 mm
Box - Code
No comma after works Oriental Script in buff on a black bottom panel Oriental Script in black on a buff top banner and in buff on a black bottom panel Oriental Script in black on a buff top banner and in buff on a black bottom panel Oriental Script in buff on a black bottom panel Oriental Script in Buff down both edges in orange panels
ANIL_284_0114091201001 ANIM_409_0114091300501 ANIM_409_0114091300502 ANIM_409_0114091300503 ANIM_409_0114091300504 ANIM_409_0114091300505
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409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals
c1913 c1913 c1955 toc1970 c1927 c1955 to c1970 c1927
Two Horned Bulls facing Each Other Pair of Cats on Plinths Facing Each Other Spotted Deer With Small Dog Deer & Barrel With Bamboo Cane Deer & Barrel With Bamboo Cane Spotted Deer & Bat In Central Motif
Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin
No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price
49 x 31 mm
Box - Code
54 x 32 mm
Box - Code
51 x 33 mm
Box - Code
52 x 33 mm
Box - Code
52 x 33 mm
Box - Code
52 x 34 mm
Box - Code
Oriental script in red above and below bulls Butternut outline mid-centre ¦ Oriental script Oriental Script top left and right and bottom centre & J.I.S. Logo centre left Oriental Script top & bottom centre& no J.I.S. Logo Oriental Script top & bottom centre & J.I.S. Logo bottom left hand corner Oriental Script left and right
ANIM_409_0114091300506 ANIM_409_0114091300507 ANIM_409_0114091300508 ANIM_409_0114091300509 ANIM_409_0114091300510 ANIM_409_0114091300511
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409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals
c1927 c1927 c1955 to c1970 c1921 c1913 c1980 to c1985
Barking Dog, Cat & Hanging Mouse Elephant Holding A Match With Its Trunk Wolf's Head Within A Star Two Cows With Three Mice Spotted Deer With Antlers Abstract Mounted Warrior
Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin
No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price
53 x 34 mm
Box - Code
52 x 33 mm
Box - Code
52 x 33 mm
Box - Code
52 x 36 mm
Box - Code
53 x 34 mm
Box - Code
55 x 36 mm overall
Box - Code
Oriental Script on box beneath mouse Oriental Script bottom right hand corner Oriental Script top & bottom centre & left & right plus J.I.S. Logo bottom left Oriental Script in panels top and bottom Oriental Script in panels left & right & top scroll Oriental Script along bottom edge
ANIM_409_0114091300512 ANIM_409_0114091300513 ANIM_409_0114091300514 ANIM_409_0114091300515 ANIM_409_0114091300516 ANIM_409_0114091300517
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409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals
c1980 to c1985 c1970 c1980 to c1985 c1927 c1927 c1927
Red Lobster On A Mesh Background Horse Cantering Panda Spotted Deer & Cart Two Dragons Two Monkeys
Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin
No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price
54 x 36 mm overall
Box - Code
42 x 25 mm
Box - Code
50 x 30 mm
Box - Code
52 x 34 mm
Box - Code
52 x 34 mm
Box - Code
40 x 33 mm
Box - Code
Oriental Script top left, lower centre and bottom right Oriental Script bottom centre Oriental Script top left & bottom edge Oriental Script in four corners and banners top & bottom Oriental Script bottom panel & logo of paw print bottom right Oriental Script in side panels & above monkey's heads
ANIM_409_0114091300518 ANIM_409_0114091300519 ANIM_409_0114091300520 ANIM_409_0114091300521 ANIM_409_0114091300522 ANIM_409_0114091300701
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409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals
c1927 c1927 c1927 c1927 c1914 c1975 to c1985
Running Horse Winged Lion Growling Tiger Two Spotted Deer Winged Unicorn Sitting Dog
Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Japanese Origin
No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price
51 x 34 mm
Box - Code
52 x 34 mm
Box - Code
51 x 33 mm
Box - Code
52 x 34 mm
Box - Code
55 x 34 mm
Box - Code
55 x 35 mm overall
Box - Code
Oriental Script in side panels & four corners around circle Oriental Script bottom panel & above lion Oriental Script bottom panel & either side of tiger Oriental Script bottom panel Oriental Script in left & right panels Oriental Script bottom left
ANIM_409_0114091300702 ANIM_409_0114091300703 ANIM_409_0114091300704 ANIM_409_0114091300705 ANIM_409_0114091300706 ANIM_409_0114091300707
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409 - Oriental Script - Animals

409 - Oriental Script - Animals

238 - Finland - HM

284 - India

238 - Finland - HM

284 - India
c1975 to c1985 c1975 to c1985 c c1960 c1975 c1960
Black Cat & Champagne Glass Sitting Dog Ankara Anna Match Works
Safety Matches
Annapolis of the Air
Impregnated Safety Matches
Annas
Japanese Origin Japanese Origin Kibriti ¦ Made in Finland Anna Match Works
Gudiyattam. N.A.
Made in Finland Vivekanandha Match Works Sattur.
No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ PRICE RE. 0·06 No Contents ¦ No Price No Contents ¦ PRICE RE 0·0·6
55 x 36 mm overall
Box - Code
55 x 35 mm overall
Box - Code
50 x 36 mm overall
Box - Code
37 x 47 mm
Box - Code
56 x 35 mm overall
Box - Code
32 x 46 mm [size 1]
Box - Code
Oriental Script centre & bottom left Oriental Script top left Home Market Label Title is in script therefore factory has been used as identity Made expressly for Lewis Bear Co., Pensacola, Fla. No Additional Remarks
ANIM_409_0114091300708 ANIM_409_0114091300708 ANKA_238_0114110100227 ANNA_284_0114140100211 ANNA_238_0114140100137 ANNA_284_0114140100187
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284 - India

498 Sweden

498 Sweden

498 Sweden

498 - Sweden

498 - Sweden
c1960 c1886 to c1890 c1886 to c1890 c1886 to c1890 c1903 c1903
Annas The Anneberg Rajah
Safety Match
The Anneberg Rajah
Safety Match
The Anneberg Rajah
Safety Match
Annebergs Paraffinerade Sakerhets-Tandstickor | Compass Annebergs Paraffinerade Sakerhets-Tandstickor | Compass
Vivekanandha Match Works Sattur. Manufactured in Sweden Manufactured in Sweden Manufactured in Sweden [Centre motif is a compass]
Registered Trade Mark
Manufactured in Sweden.
[Centre motif is a compass]
Registered Trade Mark
Manufactured in Sweden.
No Contents ¦ PRICE 0.0.6 No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
27 x 40 mm [size 2]
Box - Code
36 x 57 mm [size 1]
Box - Code 2571-S
36 x 50 mm [size 2]
Box - Code 2572-S
36 x 50 mm [size 2]
Box - Code 2573-S
99 x 67 mm
Packet - Code - 297
109 x 70 mm
Packet - Code - 299
No RE and dots at base Version 1:  Rajah is 3mm high Version 1:  Rajah is 2mm high Version 1:  Rajah is 3mm high Red on Buff & Dot after Sweden
Also known as the Annebergs Compass Label
Black on Buff & Dot after Sweden ¦ Also known as the Annebergs Compass Label
ANNA_284_0114140100188 ANNE_498_0114140500113 ANNE_498_0114140500114 ANNE_498_0114140500185 ANNE_498_0114140500101 ANNE_498_0114140500297
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498 - Sweden

590 - No Country of Origin

590 - No Country of Origin

498 - Sweden

498 - Sweden

498 - Sweden
c1903 c1903 c1903 [est] c1903 c1902 c1903
Annebergs Paraffinerade Sakerhets-Tandstickor | Compass Annebergs Paraffinerade Sakerhets-Tandstickor | Compass Annebergs Paraffinerade Sakerhets-Tandstickor ¦ Compass Annebergs Tandsticksfabriks Paraffinerade Annebergs Tandsticksfabriks Paraffinerade Annebergs Tandsticksfabriks Paraffinerade | 222
[Centre motif is a compass]
Registered Trade Mark
Manufactured in Sweden
[Centre motif is a compass]
Registered Trade Mark
[Swedish Origin]
[Centre motif is a compass]
Paraffinerade | Prisbelönta | Klockan [Swedish Origin]
Centre motif is a bullet + Trade Mark | Made in Sweden. Centre motif is a bullet + Trade Mark | Made in Sweden. Boustead & Co Singapore x 2 | Centre motif is 2 medals - 222 - 2 medals | Manufactured in Sweden.
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
47 x 33 mm [size1]
Box - Code 2583 - S
54 x 33 mm
Box - Code
35 x 56 mm overall
Box - Code
47 x 32 [size 1]
Box - Code 2567 - S
47 x 32 [size 1]
Box - Code 2568 - S
54 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2570 - S
Shade 1 - Lighter Buff | For Home, Overseas & UK Markets Black on Buff ¦ Also known as the Annebergs Compass Label See information above Shade 1 Shade 2 Black on buff paper
ANNE_498_0114140500295 ANNE_590_0114140500109 ANNE_590_0114140500110 ANNE_498_0114140500109 ANNE_498_0114140500110 ANNE_498_0114140500112
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590 - No Country of Origin

590 - No Country of Origin

590 - No Country of Origin

138 - Belgium

138 - Belgium

498 Sweden
c1903 c1903 c1910 to c1925 c1959 [est] c1959 [est] c1903
Annebergs Salongs Örntändstickor | Eagle Annebergs Tändstickor | Compass Anthony Tabona & Sons Anthonissen
Safety Match
Anthonissen
Safety Match
The Ant
Sakerhets-Tandstickor
[Centre motif is an Eagle]
Impregnerade ¦ [Swedish Origin]
[Right hand motif is a compass]
Trade Mark ¦ [Swedish Origin]
[Swedish Orgin] Belgian Origin
H.R.A.: 106.614
GEDEP. MERK | 'A' within an eliptic shape Centre motif is a Large Black Ant | Registered Trade Mark | Uddevalla Tandsticksfabriks | Sweden
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
54 x 33 mm
Box - Code
55 x 32 mm
Box - Code
53 x 32 mm
Box - Code
77 x 60 mm
Packet - Code 192
77 x 60 mm
Packet - Code 193
47 x 32 mm [size 3]
Box - Code 2591 - S
Slockna Utan Att Glöda Annebergs Tändsticksfabriks Aktiebolag Canteen Contractors To The Royal Navy A' within an almond shape Foe the Belgian Home Market Shade 2 - Buff Paper | For Home, Overseas & UK Markets - Note black ant
ANNE_590_0114140500111 ANNE_590_0114140500112 ANTH_590_0114200800113 ANTH_138_0114200800121 ANTH_138_0114200800127 ANTS_498_0114201900197
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498 Sweden

498 Sweden

498 Sweden

138 - Belgium

284 - India

284 - India
c1903 c1903 c1903 c1956 [est] c1980 to c1982 c1978 to c1979
The Ant
Sakerhets-Tandstickor
The Ant
Sakerhets-Tandstickor
The Ant
Sakerhets-Tandstickor
Antwerpen A - 1 Roja Safety Matches ¦ Super A-One Safety Matches
Centre motif is a Large Buff Ant | Registered Trade Mark | Uddevalla Tandsticksfabriks | Sweden Centre motif is a Large Red Ant | Registered Trade Mark | Uddevalla Tandsticksfabriks | Sweden | Made in Sweden under Ant motif Centre motif is a Large Red Ant | Registered Trade Mark | Uddevalla Tandsticksfabriks | Sweden | Made in Sweden under Ant motif Bloemenpracht
29 Maart - 9 April 1956
Nagammal Matches, Sattur Sri Andal Match Works, Periavallikulam.
No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price 50's PRICE 25 Ps. 50's PRICE 20 Ps.
48 x 27 mm [size 4]
Box - Code 2594 - S
47 x 32 [size 3]
Box - Code 2597 - S
47 x 32 mm [size 3]
Box - Code 2598 - S
60 x 77 mm
Packet - Code 913
31 x 45 mm
Box - Code
27 x 40 mm
Box - Code
Version 2 - Black on Buff Paper | For Home, Overseas & UK Markets - Note white ant Shade 1 - Lighter Reds | For Home, Overseas & UK Markets | Note red ant Shade 2 - Darker Reds For Home, Overseas & UK Markets | Note red ant For the Belgian Home Market Code converted from A - 1 to A ONE for listing ¦ Waxed paper Waxed Paper
ANTS_498_0114201900148 ANTS_498_0114201900128 ANTS_498_0114201900315 ANTW_138_0114202303203 AONE_284_0115140500212 AONE_284_0115140500213
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284 - India

138 - Belgium

138 - Belgium

138 - Belgium

292 - Ireland (Eire)

284 - India
c1976 to c1977 c1959 to c1960 c1959 to c1960 c1964 c1974 c1978 to c1979
APA Superior Quality
Safety Matches
APD
Alfred Preedy & Sons Ltd
APD
Alfred Preedy & Sons Ltd
APD
Alfred Preedy & Sons Ltd
A.P. Enterprises Apollo
Rani Match Works,
Ay Yappa Nacikenpatti.
Head Office - Dudley
Made in Belgium
Head Office - Dudley
Made in Belgium
Head Office - Dudley
Made in Belgium
Made in Dublin Sugar Match Factory, Sattur.
No Contents ¦ Price 15 PS. Average 40 Matches ¦ No Price Average 48 Matches ¦ 2½d. Average 43 Matches ¦ 2½d. Average Contents 48 Avg. 50's ¦ Retail Price 20 Ps
39 x 27 mm
Box - Code
50 x 35 mm overall
Box - Code
50 x 35 mm overall
Box - Code
50 x 35 mm overall
Box - Code
49 x 33 mm overall
Box - Code
46 x 31 mm
Box - Code
No Additional Remarks Used label Illustrated Used & damaged label Illustrated Used label Illustrated Spero Matches 01 437 3497 Shade 1 - Brighter ¦ Waxed
APAS_284_0116011900143 APDA_138_0116040100114 APDA_138_0116040100115 APDA_138_011604010011 APEN_292_0116051400102 APOL_284_0116151200189
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284 - India

390 - Netherlands

498 Sweden

498 Sweden

498 Sweden

590 - No Country of Origin
c1978 to c1979 c1914 c1903 c1903 c1903 c1903
Apollo Apollo Safety Matches Apollo Tandsticks Fabriks Patent Paraffinerade Apollo Tandsticks Fabriks Sakerhets-Tandstickor Apollo Tandsticks Fabriks Sakerhets-Tandstickor Apollo Tandsticks Fabriks Sakerhets-Tandstickor
Sugar Match Factory, Sattur. Impregnated
Made in Holland
Sakerhets-Tandstickor | Centre motif is a Prancing Horse | Trade Mark.  | Manufactured In Sweden. Centre motif is a Large Black Balloon with two flags | Utan Svafvel Och Fosfor | Made In Sweden Centre motif is a Large Red Balloon with two flags | Utan Svafvel Och Fosfor | Made In Sweden Trade Mark ¦ Centre motif is a Large Red Balloon with two flags | Utan Svafvel Och Fosfor
Avg. 50's ¦ Retail Price 20 Ps No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
46 x 31 mm
Box - Code
49 x 30 mm
Box - Code
53 x 32 mm [size 6]
Box - Code 2618 _ S
53 x 32 mm [size 1]
Box - Code 2608 - S
48 x 32 mm [size 2]
Box - Code 2609 - S
37 x 22 mm [size 1]
Box - Code
Shade 2 - Darker ¦ Waxed Used label illustrated ¦ Also produced in other countries For Home, Overseas & UK Markets For Home, Overseas & UK Markets For Home, Overseas & UK Markets | Shade 1 - Darker Paper Used & damaged label illustrated ¦ No country of Origin
APOL_284_0116151200190 APOL_390_0116151200123 APOL_498_0116151200146 APOL_498_0116151200138 APOL_498_0116151200139 APOL_590_0116151200114
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590 - No Country of Origin

280 - Hungary 

280 - Hungary 
     
c1903 c1960's est  c1960's est       
Apollo Tandsticks Fabriks Sakerhets-Tandstickor Aprilis 4  Aprilis 4       
Trade Mark ¦ Centre motif is a Large Red Balloon with two flags | Utan Svafvel Och Fosfor MSZ
Hungarian Origin 
Home Market Issue
MSZ
Hungarian Origin 
Home Market Issue
     
No Contents | No Price No Contents | 40 f   No Contents | 40 f        
52 x 33 mm [size 2]
Box - Code
45 x 30 mm
 Series - Code 4 - 16
45 x 30 mm
 Series - Code
     
Used and trimmed label illustrated Set of 9 
V1 - Black on Red
Set of 9 
V2 - Red on Blue-Grey
     
APOL_590_0116151200115 Click on label to view set   Click on label to view set       
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242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make
  c1964 c1964 c1964 c1965 c1965
  APT APT
Safety Matches
APT APT APT
  Association of Private Traders
Foreign Make [Czech Origin]
Association of Private Traders
Foreign Make [down both sides]
Association of Private Traders
Foreign Make [Czech Origin]
Association of Private Traders
Foreign Make [Czech Origin]
Association of Private Traders
Foreign Make [Czech Origin]
  Average 36 Matches 6 Boxes [on both lower sides] Average 36 Matches Average 35 Matches Average 34 Matches
  45 x 29 mm
Box - Code

Packet - Code
45 x 29 mm
Box - Code
45 x 29 mm
Box - Code
45 x 29 mm
Box - Code
  Version 1 - Title is surrounded by a thick white and thin black border Version 1 - Title motif is surrounded by a thick white and thin black border Version 2 - Title motif has no white border surrounding it. Version 2 - Title motif has no white border surrounding it. Version 2 - Title motif has no white border surrounding it. ¦ Shade 1 - Paler colours
 
  APT_242_01162000134 APT_242_01162000132 APT_242_01162000117 APT_242_01162000118 APT_242_01162000119
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242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make

200 - Czechoslovakia

242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make
c1965 c1965 c1965 c1973 c1968 c1968
APT APT APT APT
Safety Matches
APT
Safety Matches
APT
Safety Matches
Association of Private Traders
Foreign Make [Czech Origin]
Association of Private Traders
Foreign Make [Czech Origin]
Association of Private Traders
Foreign Make [Czech Origin]
APT Grocers Ltd Reginald Rd Smethwick Warley Worcs ¦ Czechoslovak Make APT Grocers Ltd Reginald Rd Smethwick Warley Worcs ¦
Foreign Make [Czech]
APT Grocers Ltd Reginald Rd Smethwick Warley Worcs ¦
Foreign Make [Czech]
Average 34 Matches Average 33 Matches Average 30 Matches Average Contents 30 Average Contents 33 Average Contents 33
45 x 29 mm
Box - Code
45 x 29 mm
Box - Code
45 x 29 mm
Box - Code
50 x 34 mm overall
Box - Code
50 x 34 mm overall
Box - Code
50 x 34 mm overall
Box - Code
Version 2 - Title motif has no white border surrounding it. ¦ Shade 2 - Darker Colours Version 2 - Title motif has no white border surrounding it. Version 2 - Title motif has no white border surrounding it. ¦ Imperfect used label Illustrated Also produced with Foreign Make in place of country of origin Also produced in Czechoslovakia ¦ Shade 1 - paler colours Also produced in Czechoslovakia ¦ Shade 2 - darker colours
 
APT_242_01162000133 APT_242_01162000120 APT_242_01162000121 APTS_200_0116201900106 APTS_242_0116201900122 APTS_242_0116201900123
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242 - Foreign Made/Make

242 - Foreign Made/Make
c1968 c1968
APT
Safety Matches
APT
Safety Matches
APT Grocers Ltd Reginald Rd Smethwick Warley Worcs ¦
Foreign Make [Czech]
APT Grocers Ltd Reginald Rd Smethwick Warley Worcs ¦
Foreign Make [Czech]
Average Contents 30 ¦ 2D 6 Boxes
50 x 34 mm overall
Box - Code

Packet - Code
Also produced in Czechoslovakia Also produced in Czechoslovakia
         
APTS_242_0116201900124 APTS_242_0116201900127
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498 Sweden

498 Sweden

498 Sweden

138 - Belgium
c1903 to c1910 c1903 to c1910 c1906 c1950's [est]
The Argus
Vulcan Safety Matches
The Argus
Vulcan Safety Matches
The Arc Light
Patent Safety Matches
Armour
Made at Tidaholm, Sweden. Made at Tidaholm, Sweden Made in Sweden. No Additional details
Contents 60 Matches | No Price Contents 60 Matches | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
48 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2622 - S
48 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2623-S
53 x 32 mm [size1]
Box - Code 2621-S
79 x 63 mm
Packet - Code 914
Shade 1 - Lighter Blue | Contents meet export requirements for Australia Shade 2 - Darker Blue | Contents meet export requirements for Australia Each Match Guaranteed to Ignite Freely.  ¦  Version 1- Patent & Sweden. Advertising label for Armour * Foods which are available worldwide
ARGU_498_0118072100151 ARGU_498_0118072100152 ARCL_498_0118031200352 ARMO_138_0118131503204
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238 - Finland

238 - Finland

238 - Finland

238 - Finland

238 - Finland
c1979 c1980 c1979 c1980 c1978
Arthur Cooper Wine Merchant
Horsemen of the World
Arthur Cooper Wine Merchant
Horsemen of the World
Arthur Cooper Wine Merchant
Military Uniforms
Arthur Cooper
Speed Through The Ages
Arthur Cooper
Vintage Vehicles
The Cornish Match Co
Made in Finland
The Cornish Match Co
Made in Finland
The Cornish Match Co
Made in Finland
The Cornish Match Co. Ltd, St. Ives
Made in Finland
The Cornish Match Co. Ltd, St. Ives
Made in Finland
Average 50 Finnish Sticks
No Price
Average 40 Finnish Sticks
No Price
Av. 50 Sticks
No Price
Average 48 Finnish Aspen Sticks
No Price
Average 50 Finnish Aspen Sticks
No Price
35 x 50 mm overall
Series - Code
35 x 50 mm overall
Series - Code
35 x 50 mm overall
Series - Code
50 x 35 mm overall
Series - Code
50 x 35 mm overall
Series - Code
v1 - Contents | <CMC>
Numbered series of 18
v2 - Contents | <CMC>
Numbered series of 18
Numbered series of 18 Numbered series of 18 Numbered series of 18
ARTH_238_00561 to 00568 ARTH_238_00171 to 00188 ARTH_238_00301 to 00318   ARTH_238_00321 to 00338 ARTH_238_00341 to 00358  
Click on the label to view the series Click on the label to view the series Click on the label to view the series Click on the label to view the series Click on the label to view the series
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120 - Austria

138 - Belgium

118 - Australia
  c1971 c1950,s to c1965 [est] c1970 to c1975
  Arundel Castle A. Teerlinck & Zoon Australian Aboriginal Bark Painting Safety Matches
  The Sussex Match Co., Haywards Heath | Finest Quality Austrian Matches Tabac   Groot
Gent
These matches display the 1/4 circled logo indicating manufacture by Federal Match Co.
  Av. Contents 28 Sticks. | No Price No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price
  68 x 89 mm overall
Packet - Code 171
64 x 80 mm overall
Packet - Code 194
64 x 102 mm pverall
Packet  |  Code 4 - 144
  2 within a box bottom right corner For the Belgian Home Market These labels could be Parlour Matches and not Packet Labels
Series of 8 labels
 
  ARUN_120_0118211400168 ATEE_138_0120050500126   AUST_118_02001 to 02008  
Click the image to see the series
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498 Sweden

138 Belgium

138 Belgium
 
  c1913 c1955 to c1960 est c1955  
  The Automobile
Safety Matches
A.Vets Shipstores P.V.B.A. The Awl
Safety Matches
 
  Made in Sweden 12, Verbindingsdok, 12 Westkaai Antwerp Impregnated | Made in Belgium
A. & W. Ltd Croydon
 
  No Contents | No Price No Contents | No Price Average 47 Sticks ¦ No Price  
  42 x 32 mm
Box - Code 2647 - S
70 x 64 mm overall
Packet - Code 915 - S
77 x 50 mm
Packet  - Code 195
 
  Version 1 - Thicker paper |  Red Frame  – Black/Red on buff Belgian Home Market Open 4 in 47  
   
  AUTO_498_0121201500191 AVET_138_0122052003205 AWLS_138_0123121900122  
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120 - Austria

120 - Austria

120 - Austria

120 - Austria

120 - Austria

120 - Austria
c1977 c1977 c ytbd c ytbd c1975 c ytbd
Austrian Matches
Eastern Counties Match Co.
Austrian Matches
Harrow Match Agency
Austrian Matches
Solo Matches (London) Ltd,
Austrian Matches
Distributor Not Stated
Austrian Safety Matches
AC45 - Solo Matches
Austria - Zunder
SOLO Zündholz G. M. B. H., Austria  SOLO Zündholz G. M. B. H., Austria  SOLO Zündholz G. M. B. H., Vienna, Austria Sirius, Wien SOLO Zündholz G M B H Austria Solo Zündholz Ges. M. B. H. Wien
Av. Cont. 48 Safety Matches
3p (circled)
Av. Cont. 48 Safety Matches
3p (circled)
Average Contents 38 Safety Matches | No Price Av. Cont. 40 | No Price Average Contents 45 | No Price No Contents Stated - No Price
35 x 54 mm overall
Box Series - Code -
35 x 54 mm overall
Box Series - Code -
35 x 54 mm overall
Box Series - Code -
33 x 48 mm overall
Box Series - Code -
34 x 54 mm overall
Box Series - Code -
33 x 48 mm overall
Box Series - Code -
A Series of 10 labels listed in numerical order A Series of 10 labels listed in numerical order A set of 10 labels listed in alphabetical order A set of 10 labels listed in alphabetical order A Series of 10 labels listed in numerical order A set of 10 labels listed in alphabetical order
AUST_120_00101 to 00110  AUST_120_00111 to 00120   AUST_120_00121 to 00130   AUST_120_00131 to 00140   AUST_120_00171 to 00180    AUST_120_00141 to 00150 
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120 - Austria
c1971
Austria - Zunder
v2 Austrian Scenes
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