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Martha Sleeper Matchsticks Necklace and Bracelet Set
$7,500List Price
About the Item
This set is one of many designs she did with a smoking theme. It is comprised almost entirely of plastic "strike anywhere" matches. There are over 100 matches on the necklace alone. The match sticks are celluloid, and the match heads are done in several different colors of catalin with a contrasting color painted on the tip. The bracelet is elastic, and the necklace has a celluloid chain at the back. The necklace and bracelet were both recently restrung.
It's rare to find such an unusual design as a set. They make an incredibly dramatic statement when worn together.
necklace-
overall length is 18.5", matches are 2.25" long and span 12" of the necklace
bracelet (unstretched)-
inner diameter is 2", outer diameter is 6.5"
- Creator:Martha Sleeper
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c. 1930s
- Condition:very good condition- restrung, a few small dings on plastic, the matches have remnants of the glue (which has darkened with age) that was used to construct them.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U0908106216
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