Lighter & match holder

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This automatic lighter and match-holder, combined in a steel case, was made in France in the early 20th century.

One edge of the case slides back to enable it to be filled with matches. The face pictured is engraved 'LA MAGICIENNE / A.F. /BREVETE S.G.D.C.'

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-307-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGP 7
• Date: Early 20th century
  
• Material: Steel. Inscription: LA MAGICIENNE / A.F. / BREVETE S.G.D.C.
  Lighter and holder, match
  
• Dimensions: 2.10" x 1.00" x 0.45"
  
• What: Lighter and holder, match
  
• Subject: Matches, of all kinds and containers (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: France
  
• Event:
• Description: Combined match-holder and automatic lighter, consisting of a steel case with LA MAGICIENNE engraved on one face, France, early 20th century
  
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