This is an awesome collection. Do they still have the matches? My grandfather has a collection that is valued quite well, but only because the matches are still there...
This is an awesome collection. Do they still have the matches? My grandfather has a collection that is valued quite well, but only because the matches are still there...
The ones I opened up to look at all have the matches still. The condition varies pretty wildly, though. I had no idea they would be worth anything, either way. I'll have to see if I can find any information about that online.
There is quite a market for it, but it is usually better in a collection like you have. I see a few that you have that may be worth something. But again, it is much more collectable with the matches...
I didn't notice any that had markings on them from being struck. And it does appear that most/all have the matches in tact.
Actually, after checking, some have been used and are missing matches. But some are in pretty good shape.