Looking for cigar matches for my matchbox holder

[mobsix]

I have come into possesion of a family heirloom from my Grandfather who passed away a few years back. It's a silver matchbox holder with the family crest on it and I am trying to find some wood cigar matches that will fit it. The holder measures 3"x2"x1" and according to my father they don't make the matches that my Grandfather used to use with this any more. My Grandfather was an Englishman and there may still be some matches that will work with this somewhere in Great Britain. If there are any Botl's in the UK that think they can find a source for me I would be very appreciative of the assistance. If there is a specific wooden match that is better for cigar lighting that would be ideal but I will take anything that will fit the holder.
Here is a photo for size comparison purposes:

[5thDan]

Have you tried the strike anywhere wooden matches they sell? They are slightly longer than the matches CI and the B&M give away.

[mobsix]

Originally Posted by 5thDan

Have you tried the strike anywhere wooden matches they sell? They are slightly longer than the matches CI and the B&M give away.

Well I haven't really considered them to be honest. I am really looking for a box of matches that will fit into this matchbox holder. The matches themselves I can replace, but it would be nice to get something to strike them on. If the matchbox that this was designed to fit is indeed history as I have been told, my next move would be to have a wooden matchbox made that has some sort of strikeable surface on the side that will allow me to strike a match on it. (somewhat redundant description I know). I am still holding out for the real deal right now.

Is there a prefered match for cigars? I had a partial box of matches that were made of spanish cedar at one point. I got them from a cigar bar here is Seattle. These were about 4 inches long so they would not fit my matchbox holder but they were great for lighting cigars.

-Matthew

[P-Town Smokes]

Matthew, search E-Bay and type in matches, will bring up 1,000's of items even some old English holders. They should have your Matches. I went thru a couple of pages and saw a few British matches, Good luck, Don

[Roger Miller"]

Originally Posted by mobsix

.....The holder measures 3"x2"x1"

That is 76.2 x 50.8 x 25.4mm. I found 69 x 51 x 24 which is pretty close here under kitchen matches Type A.

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[mobsix]

Originally Posted by Roger Miller"

That is 76.2 x 50.8 x 25.4mm. I found 69 x 51 x 24 which is pretty close here under kitchen matches Type A.

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rm

Thank you for looking into this for me. I appreciate the link. I just hope I dont have to buy a pallette load of them. The size should be right however and I would never be with out a match...
-Matthew

[Lumpold]

Betcha it was swan vestas, wasn't it? Red head matches. I'll see ifn I can get ya's some if thats what they were!
[Edit: Or if you can get a name for 'em I'll see if I can find them]