Monday, February 1, 2016

Rare and Unusual Matches

An Antique Box (Which Also Doubled as a Candle Holder) of Rare Roche & Cie Grand Prix Candle Matches Manufactured in Belgium During the Turn of the Twentieth Century. The Candle Matches (a Clever Combination of a Match and a Wax Candle) Would Burn for Approximately Seven Minutes, and Was Rumored to Be Used Primarily by Prostitutes in Parisian Brothels as a Timer