SCOTTISH BLUE BELL. WK279. MATCHBOX SCULPTURE.

Little Sparta: Wild Hawthorn Press, n.d.
5.5 x 3.5 x 1.3cm, original “Scottish bluebell” matchbox which has been modified by the addition of a printed glued on card such that when the box is opened the “Sail” of a boat emerges with the text “WK279” upon it – the boat’s number. If you wish to google it then it is a real boat – working trawler. On another part of the card the text reads: “BLUEBELL Call Sign GMWZ 38 net tons”. The boat’s name , of course, matches the brand of the matches.
An ingenious small object multiple that charms in the surprise of the pop up “sail”. Edition size not known. VG+.

Please note price is for one box – the image here shows two examples.