Original U.S. Civil War Gutta Percha Hard Rubber Match Safe with Patriotic Theme
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Original Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting piece of Civil War field kit that is made of Gutta Percha. Match safes were very popular with both soldiers and civilians. This safe features a spread-winged eagle and patriotic shield. Both ends are hinged lids. The main body has a rough texture for striking matches.
The piece is in very good condition with light wear. The patriotic motif is gorgeous. It measures 1⅝ x 2¾ x ½”. Comes ready for further research and display!
Gutta-percha is a tree of the genus Palaquium in the family Sapotaceae. The name also refers to the rigid, naturally biologically inert, resilient, electrically non conductive, thermoplastic latex derived from the tree, particularly from Palaquium gutta; it is a polymer of isoprene which forms a rubber-like elastomer.
The word "gutta-percha" comes from the plant's name in Malay: getah translates as 'sticky gum' and pertja (perca) is the name of a less-sought-after gutta tree. The western term therefore is likely a derivative amalgamation of the original native names.
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