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Match Label News October 2026

posted to members on the 5th October 2026

In this 40 page issue :

Front Cover: Bryant & May’s “Sun Lights” on Patent Porcelain Stems

Flame – Made in South Africa

Cyprus – Agrino brand variation 

Editorial

Honorary Society Officials

Guiana / Guyana Match Factory  

Strike at the seat of trouble – update   

Scillonian

Hayward Match Co.        

Doughty, and W. Larbalestier labels

India – Lesser Known Factories from Gujarat 

Smaller Size Match Tins     

Three Stars export to Guatemala

Swiss match factory of Schätti and later Fischer

Belgium – Aldi

Hot Devil

J.P.E. Trade Company, S.A. addition

British Pullmatch Refill

Bakelite Ashtray Pullmatch Holders

Open-ended Pullmatch Container

Hackbut Matches

Dodd & Company – Matches made in Sweden

Egypt – box with match tax stamp    

Hydroleine Soap Powder    

When was a Bar Code first used on matchboxes?

Bryant & May’s Superior Wax Tapers

Sarah Chapman’s Headstone Unveiling

East Pakistan Match Boxes

Nepal

The Grocer’s Bulletin – Matches

Nepal – A lovely designed label

Dates for your diary

Auction Lots for Sunday 6th December 2026

Nominations for the BML&BS committee

The Brymay Book      

Japan – label observation

Back Cover: Three Stars 8104 from Iceland / Household Safety Matches 6892