Self Closing Match Box

Eldon B

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Hi There,

Bought this yesterday, I like all things cast iron!
It reads:

SELF-CLOSING.
FOR MATCHES.& C.
PATENTED.DEC.20.1864.
D.M&Co.
NEW HAVEN.

On the bottom there is a checkered rough surface to strike the match on. It appears to have been painted at one time and it is a little rusty; I can't decide if I should strip it down and repaint it or just leave it as is.

Cheers!!..

https://imgur.com/a/23xok
 
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