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Vintage Matchbox Set, Swedish Folk Art & Coghlan’s Waterproof, 1960s–70s

Sale price$30.00

Charming set of five vintage matchboxes from the 1960s-70s, including:
• Three Swedish paper matchboxes made by The Swedish Match Co., printed with colorful Dalarna Folk Art paintings and museum descriptions on the back.
• One Scandinavian Modern-style box with a thin wooden exterior and bold black-and-white geometric pattern.
• One Coghlan's Waterproof Wooden Safety Matches — made in Australia and distributed by Coghlan's Ltd. Canada.
All retain matches inside. A lovely collectible group representing Scandinavian design and vintage camping culture.
Contents
3 Boxes (Made in Sweden / The Swedish Match Co.) approx. 4.25" x 2.5" 0.75"
Folk Art "Dalecarlian" series — each originally contained about 180 matches (remaining quantity unknown).
The reverse sides are printed with the painter's name, creation year, and museum information (e.g., The Zorn Collections, The Museum of Dalecarlia).
These were likely produced during the 1960s-1970s as Swedish souvenirs or export items.

1 Box (Wooden Case / Unmarked) approx. 4.25" x 2.5" 0.75"
Features a modern geometric motif.
Although the country of origin is not indicated, the design corresponds to the Scandinavian Modern style of the early 1970s.

1 Box (Coghlan's Waterproof Matches) approx. 2" x 1.75" x 0.75"
Label reads: Distributed by Coghlan's Ltd. Canada - Made in Australia.
Produced for the Canadian outdoor brand Coghlan's during the 1960s-1970s.
This waterproof matchbox was popular for camping and outdoor use, featuring the early black-and-orange packaging design now discontinued.
Vintage Matchbox Set, Swedish Folk Art & Coghlan’s Waterproof, 1960s–70s
Vintage Matchbox Set, Swedish Folk Art & Coghlan’s Waterproof, 1960s–70s Sale price$30.00