Antique Hand carved shoe & 1 box STRIKE ANYWHERE Matches

One antique HAND CARVED WOODEN BOOT. A match holder/striker and 1 Package of 250 Wooden STRIKE ANYWHERE Kitchen matches. The match holder is a greatly detailed carving. Carved from one piece of wood to look like a hobnailed boot. Neat little details are the stitches in the boot construction, the stacked heel and the hobnails on the sole. The hobnail pattern show where some of the nails are missing, a nice touch by the carver. The matches PENLEY BRAND STRIKE ANYWHERE RED & WHITE TIP matches. These matches are the real deal strike easy on any hard surface and burn well.  In factory sealed cellophane original factory wrapping. This is virgin, old stock. Each wood match measures 2 1/4" long. Made in Chile. These strike anywhere matches can not be found anywhere these days and are no longer manufactured. They are the last of a quickly vanishing product. In the old days these were often found in a match striker on the poker table or bar in the old saloons and any where you needed a quick light.  Great for camping. lighting your cigar or lantern or lamp. They will last forever. These are the kitchen sized matches. Order now. (must ship by UPS ground only)