15: ADVANCE THRESHER CO ADVERTISING MATCH SAFE

A celluloid covered nickel-silver match safe with color depiction of an Advance Simple Traction Engine on one side, 'Compliments of Advance Thresher Co., Battle Creek, Mich.' to the other. Short sides with lists of distributing offices.
The company that would become known as Advance-Rumley was founded in 1853 by Meinrad Rumley. It acquired Advance Thresher Co in 1911 and existed until A-R was acquired by Allis-Chalmers in 1931. The oil pull tractor featured kerosene burning engines and were manufactured from 1910 through 1930.
Measures 2.75 inches x 1.5 inches.
Good condition, normal toning and age.
$150 - $200