Antique Pikes Peak Summit House Matchbox Sleeve Cover Holder Cog Railway For Sale

Antique Pikes Peak Summit House Matchbox Sleeve Cover Holder Cog Railway.Up for sale is an authentic antique turn-of-the-century metal pocket matchbox sleeve cover (holder) celebrating Pikes Peak, Colorado.This is a decorative hollow sleeve jacket designed to slide directly over a standard vintage or modern cardboard matchbox. It features open ends allowing the cardboard tray to slide out freely, while leaving the box\'s integrated side striker strip exposed for easy use.The front face features a highly detailed, embossed high-relief scene of the historic Cog Railway steam locomotive pulling up to \"The Summit House\" station, marked with the period-correct altitude details: \"PIKE\'S PEAK / ALTITUDE 14,109 FT.\" The reverse side features an ornate Victorian border with a blank central oval cartouche meant for personal monogramming. The bottom narrow edge shows historic wear from matches being struck directly onto the metal surface.Measures approximately 2.75 inches long by 1.75 inches wide. Shows an attractive, honest aged dark patina with wonderful copper-toned highlighting across the relief details. Complete, structurally sound, and fully functional. Sold as-is for vintage Western Americana, tobacciana, and travel memorabilia collectors. See photos for pocket wear and missing finish.