Boot Matchbox

Name: Boot Matchbox
 
Type: None
 
Year: Circa 1950s–1970s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Unknown; possibly European or North American novelty producer
 
History: Such novelty match holders were popular mid-century collectibles, often sold as travel souvenirs or home novelties. The intricate detail, especially the molded sole, elastic lacing, and functional match storage, indicates a mass-produced but cleverly engineered piece, likely aimed at the novelty gift market. The presence of original matches in their sealed wrap adds collectible appeal.
 
 
Its quirky charm and period-specific materials (such as molded plastic, faux leather, and foil) place it squarely in the retro kitsch genre. Although the maker remains unknown, the attention to miniature realism and combination of materials suggest it may have been produced in Italy, Germany, or Japan—common origins for novelty decor of this type.
 
Flaws: None