Lot 428:
A Collection of Vintage Advertising Matchbooks and Matchboxes in a Glass Rock Candy Apothecary Jar
Description
A large group of vintage advertising matchbooks and matchboxes housed within a clear glass apothecary-style storage jar. The collection features a wide variety of commercial and political ephemera, with a significant concentration of businesses from the Kentucky region, specifically Louisville and Shelbyville, as indicated by regional area codes and addresses. Notable pieces include advertising for Capri and KOOL cigarettes, Diamond Matches, USAA Insurance, Great Financial Federal, and Ben Clark Quick-Lube. The hospitality sector is well-represented with matches from Darryl’s Restaurant and Tavern, Carriss’s Grocery, Bonanza, Bristol Bar & Grille, and Wakefield-Scearce Galleries. Political ephemera includes campaign matchbooks for Markita J. Shelburne for Commonwealth Attorney and Senator Fred Bradley. A novelty matchbook featuring the Joe Camel character, titled Joe’s Smooth Philosophy, is also present.The glass jar is cylindrical with a matching glass lid featuring a circular finial. A large rectangular adhesive label on the front is printed in blue and black with the words OLD FASHIONED ROCK CANDY STICKS inside a decorative border. A smaller white rectangular adhesive label on the back identifies the manufacturer of the original contents as Squire Boone Village, PO Box 411 Corydon, Indiana 47112. The ingredient list mentions Cane Sugar, Natural & Artificial Flavors, and Artificial Colors including Yellow #5 and Yellow #6. Individual matchbooks within the jar carry various manufacturer imprints, including Diamond Match Div. and Universal Match Corp.Height: 12.5 inches (to top of lid finial)Diameter: 8.5 inches (at widest point).
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