Lot 010: Collection of Vintage Redheads Safety Matches Labels in Album

Description

A comprehensive album featuring a collection of vintage Redheads Safety Matches labels, produced by W.A. Match Co. in Australia, showcasing various series including international flags, Australian fauna, and birds. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Printed paper labels, pasted onto paper album pages. * Style: Collectable ephemera, social history. * Contents: Includes series such as flags (e.g., Australia, UK, USA, France, Thailand, Netherlands, Panama, Norway, Iceland, Burma), Australian animals (e.g., platypus, parrots, koala, wombat, emu, kangaroo, possum, Tasmanian devil), and birds (e.g., fairy wren, magpie, pelican, albatross). Each label states "Average Contents 50 Made in Australia". Condition: Album pages show significant yellowing and browning consistent with age, with some dirt marks and minor creasing. The labels themselves appear generally well-preserved within the album, though some might have minor creases or discoloration from being pasted. The binding of the album shows wear. Interesting fact: * Redheads matches have been an iconic Australian brand since 1909, originally manufactured by Bryant & May (later absorbed into W.A. Match Co.). * Collecting matchbox labels (phillumeny) is a popular hobby, with many series produced to educate or entertain, often featuring national flags, local flora/fauna, or historical events. Use: A fascinating historical collection for phillumenists, collectors of Australian ephemera, or those interested in vintage advertising and social history.

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