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Vintage Match Striker “Mugnier et Gauthier”
Located in Houston, TX
This regal match strike is embossed with Burgundy red letters and gold trim on top and bottom rim
Category
20th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Group of Seven Glass Match Strikers
Located in Essex, MA
Each ribbed ball form, three with silver or silver plate mounts.
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Glass
$1,400 / set
Large Asprey of London Edwardian Match Striker in Sterling and Glass, circa 1900
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
This large sized Edwardian Match Striker was created by the famed Asprey of London Circa 1900. It
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Green
Brown Tortoiseshell Glazed English Majolica Match Striker
By William Brownfield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Majolica earthenware pottery match holder and striker, Staffordshire, England, circa 1880-1885
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and most unusual novelty match strike made from cast brass and just back from a
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Wedgwood Green Tortoiseshell Glazed Majolica Match Striker, Dated Marked 1875
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood Majolica earthenware pottery match holder and striker, Staffordshire, England – date
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
English blown and cut glass match striker, c. 1880-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Globe form cut glass match strike. The lower half of the globe is slice cut in a beehive hexagonal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Large English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Match Striker, 1922
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning large and heavy cut crystal table-top match strike topped with English sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver
Antique Black Forest Novelty Table Vesta / Match Striker circa 1890, Monkey
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and very fine hand carved novelty match strike / table vesta in the form of a charming
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Small Green Colored Threaded Glass Match Striker, Sterling Silver Mount
Located in Bath, GB
A charming and highly sought-after antique English colored match ball in a stunning green color
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George V Glass and Sterling Silver Match Holder / Striker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Antique George V glass and sterling silver match holder / striker
An exceptional, fine and
Category
Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
William Brownfield English Majolica Match Holder and Striker, circa 1880
By William Brownfield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Majolica earthenware pottery match striker or holder with a green and brown mottled tortoiseshell
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Sterling Silver -Mounted Controlled Bubbles CrystalMatch Striker
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, "controlled bubbles" crystal match striker, American, Ca. 1920's. @3 1/4
Category
Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Drummer Boy Figural Match Holder
Striker
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rarer majolica figural match striker and holder, signed - Joseph Holdcroft, Staffordshire
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver Pig Match Holder / Striker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
serrated textured, which composes a match striker.
Condition
This antique silver match holder is an
Category
Antique Early 1900s Albanian Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Majolica Boots
Brush Match Holder
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Majolica match striker which features a pair of boots next to a polishing brush on an oval base
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pottery
Materials
Majolica
Sterling Silver and
Striker
Glass Decanter, Hallmarked 1900
By Hamilton
Inches Ltd.
Located in London, GB
. Using the same type of glass as match strikers, for the decorative effect it provides. Hallmarked
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pocket Vesta Pig Match Safe Case in Sterling Silver
Located in Montreal, QC
hinged lid. Top lifts up to store matches; striker on the side of claw. Circa: 1890/1900
A perfect
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oversized Antique English Threaded Glass and Sterling Silver Match Strike, 1914
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent oversized English match striker wither a sterling silver mount fully hallmarked for
Category
Vintage 1910s English Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Frank Whiting Art Deco Era Sterling and Glass Match Strike/Holder
By Frank M. Whiting
Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Deco Era match striker by the Frank M. Whiting Company, founded in 1878 in North Attleboro
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Champagne Bottle
Located in New York, NY
apart to reveal cigar cutter, match striker, candleholder and cup.
Category
Early 20th Century European Barware
Materials
Silver
$2,750 / set
Antique English Threaded Glass and Sterling Silver Match Strike
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome match striker, made from threaded glass and topped with a sterling silver rim.
The
Category
Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Louis XVI Walnut
Marble Top Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
match strikers. The shaped top of variegated grey fossil marble, overall, with very good patina.
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Antique oak cupboard, probably from South Wales
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
with inlay and "match striker" carving; canted corners and exposed dovetails on the feet
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Welsh Cupboards
Antique English Sterling Silver Match Strike / Vesta Case, 1910
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart and very elegant kidney shaped vesta case or match striker made from a heavy gauge of
Category
Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Snake Skin Pattern Matchstriker, 1892
Located in London, GB
An unusual ceramic match striker with textured snake skin pattern to the surface and silver collar
Category
Antique 1880s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Vesta Combination Sovereign Case Birmingham 1886
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
the vesta with match striker. The sovereign case has a leaf hinge and press button release. Spring
Category
Antique 1880s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Silver-Plate-Mounted Oak Humidor
Located in New York, NY
ribbed siilver-plated match strikers are mounted on the box. Shield-shaped cartouche is vacant. Underside
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Oak
Rare Silver Mounted Oil and Vinegar Bottles in Ribbed Glass, circa London 1897
Located in London, GB
usually seen in small and large items such as silver mounted match strikers or decanters.
We are always
Category
Antique 1890s British Bottles
Vintage Spherical Glass and Silver Plate Champagne Cooler by St. Hilaire, Paris
By Saint Hilaire 1
Located in Bath, GB
spherical form from glass, it resembles late Victorian and Edwardian match strikers. The mount is made from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Antique French Solid Silver Cigar Box Cigarette Smokers Companion c. 1910
Located in London, GB
/ cigarettes and one smaller compartment for matches and a match striker. The Smoking Box is of substantial
Category
Early 20th Century French Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver
Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria
s Pets, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
opening; to the base is a copper central plate which is the match striker. The charming begging terrier is
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Enamel Match Holder and Striker
Located in Houston, TX
This is an antique French enamel match holder and striker made in the early 1900s. This piece can
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Metal
9ct Yellow Gold Vesta Case - Antique Victorian
By Payton, Pepper
Sons Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
.
There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the underside.
Dimensions
Length 4.5cm/1.8
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Sterling Silver Vesta Case - Antique Edwardian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
plain thumbpiece.
There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the underside.
Dimensions
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Lion
s Head-Motif Cigarette Case and Matching Cutter
Located in New York, NY
lion's head and mane. Inside of cigarette case is gilded. There is a match striker on the hinge of the
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Gold
Unusual Carved Black Forest Bear Match Box Striker
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual carved Black Forest bear match box striker having lovely quality carvings and standing on a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Vesta Case
By Deakin
Francis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring loop attachment to the side.
There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the underside
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Louis XVI Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1900-1920 -1X31
Located in Bordeaux, FR
match striker design, exudes timeless sophistication and impeccable craftsmanship.
Adorned in a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta / Cheroot Cutter - Antique Victorian
By H.J. Cooper
Co Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a plain thumbpiece to one side.
There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare 19th Century Oak Cock Fighting Chair
Located in Benington, Herts
drawers when push in have lead linings one with a match striker on the back for your smokes! Underneath
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
incorporates a plain thumbpiece.
There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the underside
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Other Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Bronze Devil Match Safe/Striker and Cigar Lighter Sculpture
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly whimsical wall mount devil/match holder and gas lighter is a rare item indeed. There is
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Bouilloute Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
, match striker, and a designated space for waste matches, reminiscent of its original purpose as a
Category
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/match striker.
The case is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover/head; this is facilitated with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case
By William J. Holmes 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
serrated panel/match striker to the underside.
Dimensions
Diameter 3.9cm/1.5"
Width 0.8cm/0.3
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Decorative Ceramic Owls With a Match Holder and Striker
Located in London, GB
This is a great decorative piece - a pair of owls on a branch with a pot for matches and a striker
Category
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Suitcase Vesta Case
By S. Blanckensee
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive sterling silver vesta case has an applied oval serrated panel/match striker to the underside
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
By John Millward Banks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/match striker to the underside.
This exceptional vesta case is a large example and the finest of its
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel
Ticket
Vesta Box, 1885
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vesta box is fitted with a plain hallmarked hinged cover to one end and has a serrated panel/match
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Match Book Holder / Striker, 1929
By Albert Carter
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful vintage English sterling silver match strike made from a good solid gauge of sterling
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960
s Stone and Brass Match Holder and Striker signed "Footlighters 1969"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Stone and Brass Match Holder and Striker, signed "Footlighters 1969," embodies the essence of
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Brass
1907 Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Carriage Table Lighter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
holder, fitted with steel match striker to either side.
The other end of the body is fitted with an
Category
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Vesta Case, Antique Edwardian
By Robert Friederich 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
panel/match striker to the underside.
The reverse surface and sides of the case are plain and
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
serrated panel/match striker to the underside.
Condition
This Victorian vesta case is an exceptional gauge
Category
Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co Ltd Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Matchstriker
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker.
The glass body surmounts an impressive
Category
Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Miniature Bronze Billiard Table Marble Base, Match Safe and Striker, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
, a little space for matches and a strip for striking the matches. A very neat and whimsical little
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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