Vintage Giant Matchbox The Fantail Safety Matches Folk Art Display w/ Matches For Sale

Very unusual oversized decorative matchbox featuring a vintage-style “The Fantail – Safety Matches – Trade Mark” bird graphic.

Includes the large sliding matchbox/display box and two oversized wooden novelty matches with large dark rounded heads.

Approximate size based on ruler shown in photos:

* Giant matchbox: approximately 10” × 7”

* Oversized matches: approximately 9–10” long

* Standard-size Chief Safety Matches box shown in photos provides additional scale/reference.

Excellent display piece for a collection of advertising, matchbox memorabilia, folk art, general store décor, tobacco/match ephemera, or unusual Americana.

Age and maker are unknown. The Fantail artwork is based on historic match-label imagery, but I have not identified the manufacturer or exact production date of this oversized piece, so it is being sold as an unidentified vintage/decorative collectible rather than attributed to a specific maker.

Pre-owned condition with visible age/use wear, including surface marks, edge wear, scratches/scuffs and general patina. Graphic remains bright and displays very well. Please review all photos closely for exact condition and measurements.

Included: Giant Fantail matchbox and two oversized matches.

Standard Chief matchbox: I’d include it only if you actually intend to sell it with the piece; otherwise specify “small matchbox shown for scale only and is not included.”

Category: Collectibles → Tobacciana/Advertising → Matchboxes & Matchbooks, or Vintage Advertising depending on which gives you better traffic.

Item specifics/search terms: Fantail, Safety Matches, Giant Matchbox, Oversized Matchbox, Novelty Matches, Advertising Display, Matchbox Advertising, Folk Art, General Store Decor, Match Label, Bird Advertising, Vintage Style.