Description
Vintage metal matchbox holder with raised advertising for Whitelock & Carter, tailors opposite the GPO in Bendigo. Its copper-toned surface and bold lettering make it an appealing small display piece for collectors of Australian advertising, Bendigo history and tobacciana.
Whitelock & Carter was a Bendigo tailoring partnership established in 1908 by Horace Whitelock and Gordon Carter. The business began in View Street before moving to Pall Mall. This holder carries its advertisement for tailors opposite the GPO, linking an everyday accessory with the city’s commercial history.
Product details
Item: Advertising matchbox holder
Advertiser: Whitelock & Carter, Bendigo
Material: Metal with a copper-toned finish; exact alloy unconfirmed
Date: Undated
Approximate dimensions: 6 × 4 × 2.3 cm
Unpacked weight: 21 g
Quantity: One empty holder; matches and matchbox not included
Condition
In great condition overall, with age-related surface wear, darkening and patches of green oxidation. Please examine the photographs as part of the description.
Australia-wide postage is included in the price.
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TMC Emporium offers an evolving collection of vintage, collectable and decorative items sourced throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. Each item is individually photographed and described, with care taken to accurately represent its condition.
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