Cut Tin Folk Art Crescent Moon Match Holder tactile and how rare it seems

and how rare it seems

Dated 1905

Smallest (Italian Fiat) measures 4 1/4" square

and great for channeling the spirit of Clara Barton

very clean condition

Cut Tin Folk Art Crescent Moon Match Holder tactile and how rare it seemsLike the carved horseshoe plaque I just listed, this moon shaped match holder feels friendly and fortuitous a force for good watching over one's world day and night. I really like the idea of striking a match to light a candle at the end of the day, illuminating this moon just as the one outside rises. Charming, and lovingly crafted, with a great flip side too, which shows how the match holder was joined to the hand cut moon by folded tabs. Great old