French Match Strike
Antique French Bronze Pocket Watch Stand / Match Strike, Equestrian / Horses
Located in Bath, GB
tree trunk would have acted as a match holder, with the textured sides used to strike the non-safety
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 6.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
French Bronze Match Strike in the Form of an Old Soldier as a Water Seller
Located in London, GB
A very well cast and interesting French patinated bronze match strike. It is in the form of a water
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour More Desk Accessories
Materials
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
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
interior and matchbox. Match strike at front, cream plaque "Parlez Au Concierge."
Period: Last quarter of
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Antique 1880s French Barware
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock Garniture Set
By Samuel Marti, Raingo Frères
Located in Forney, TX
A luxurious French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu and alabaster (onyx-marble) three piece
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Forney, TX
piece mantel set.
Born in Paris, France in the mid 19th century, featuring an ancient first century
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 21 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Clock Garniture with Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu
By Arnold & Lewis 1
Located in London, GB
clock, and its two matched vases, are constructed in jewelled 'Sèvres' style porcelain, hand and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Garniture
Materials
Bronze
H 26 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
Antique French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clock & Urn Garniture Set
By Samuel Marti, Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent turn of the late 19th / early 20th century French three piece mantel set, retailed by
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Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Unusual Flame Mahogany Dining Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
classic match strike insets. Leaves are installed at the table perimeter via retractable extensions. The
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century AD Mougin Parisian Napoleon III Clock & Garniture Set
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, large, and original, French three piece mantel set from the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Monumental Emile Louis Picault Signed Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Sculptures, Pair
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular matched pair of large and extremely rare Emile Louis Picault cold painted bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 43 in W 20 in D 15 in
Real Tennis Print, Ed Barre by W. Bromley
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
after William Bromley of the French tennis player, J. Edmond Barre. The engraving showing Barre engaged
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sporting Art Prints
Materials
Paper
Belle Epoque Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
can shimmer from within at the flick of a switch, or cast flickering candlelight at the strike of a
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock
By Avenol Pere
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Horloge de Parquet or tall case clock from Brittany. Elegant solid cherry
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Wood
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Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English glass and sterling silver match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique & Large Black Forest Gun / Rifle Rack w. Hand Carved Deer Head Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive Black Forest rack for hunting guns, circa 1870-1890.
If you are looking for the perfect antique to decorate one of the walls in your hunting room, home office o...
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Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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H 76.3 in W 35 in D 15.5 in
Davis Cabinet French Country Walnut Serpentine Commode Chest Table Nightstand
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company commode or side table. Made of Walnut featuring square serpentine form with two drawers, carved accents and cabriole legs. Circa late 20th century, Nas...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 24 in W 24 in D 21 in
Tall French Walnut Gun Cabinet, Circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Striking walnut gun cabinet with attractive carving and turned columns. Holds 9 guns and stands over 8' tall.
Lower cabinet has two drawers over two doors with interior shelf.
Locks ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Library Bookcase Cabinet Shelf Commode
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company bookcase commode. Made of teakwood featuring asian styling with upper book shelves and lower cabinet. Circa late 20th century, Nashville Tennessee. #15...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Teak
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Falcon" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
An excellent mid 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a falcon perched on a branch using its outspread wings to balance and with its beak open. The bronze exhibiting excelle...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved to...
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted glass owl-form match striker (with original glass eyes), London, England, year-hallmarked for 1925. Excellent detail.
Matches are stru...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved pipe tobacco holder stand also have seen examples of it used as a decanter or liqueur Stand with the holders being used for shot or s...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Victorian Two Rifle Rack / Wall-Mounted Gun Display Rack with Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and large Victorian rifle rack with width open box at the bottom.
This highly decorative and good condition gun rack for wall mounting could look great above your fireplace...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
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H 34 in W 31 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This hand carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in late 19th century, Germany. The details in...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Japanese Cigarette /Ashtray Set circa 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1514 Very Rare Intricate antique Japanese cigarette case/ashtray/match holder
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Vintage 1930s Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Copper
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirr...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Asprey, London, Antique Cut Glass & Silver Match Striker
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome English Edwardian match strike made from clear glass, hand cut in an attractive bark-effect topped with a solid sterling silver mount fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1902....
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Walnut gun rack
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gun rack of rectangular form having solid walnut frame with eight stylized hooks able to incorporate four large guns.
Dimensions
Height 45 Inches
Length 23 Inches
width 5 Inches
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Early 20th Century British Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Beige Varnished Metal and Brass Umbrella Stand Ascribable to Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s.
This umbrella stand is in the style of Fornasetti and is made in brass and varnished and serigraphed metal with the illustration of guns.
It is a vinta...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 19.69 in Dm 8.67 in
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Mid-19th Century French Timber Portico Clock by Eugene Williez
By Eugene Williez
Located in Dublin, IE
wonderful style of this clock. The eight-day, French movement de Paris, strikes hours and half hours on a
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Antique 1840s French Mantel Clocks
Jaeger-LeCoultre Cigar Box Clock and Hermès Matchbox
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
place to strike the match on the outside of the box.
This set is made in France and Switzerland
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Vintage 1930s French Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Leather
Anitque Cast Metal & Brass French Match/ Match Strike or Toothpick Holder
Located in Ross, CA
Antique French match strike/ match or toothpick holder. Cast metal with a brass bucket and bass
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
19th Century French Bronze D'ore Figural Dog Match Strike
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A rare and charming large-scale figural match strike with a well-cast dog eyeing the bootjack
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Handsome Brass Match Strike & Holder, Edwardian, c. 1900, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A handsome brass match strike & holder, Edwardian, c. 1900, English. Heavily weighted for stability
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique French Pyrogene Match Holder
Located in High Point, NC
, the combed ridges offer a convenient match strike surface. Once found in Parisian cafes, these quaint
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Pyrogene Match Holder
Located in High Point, NC
, the combed ridges offer a convenient match strike surface. Once found in Parisian cafes, these quaint
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
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
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Vintage Match Striker “S-Galmier”
Located in Houston, TX
This ceramic match strike is from the St. Galmier Distillery and is embossed in navy. These match
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Match Striker “S-Galmier”
Located in Houston, TX
This ceramic match strike is from the St. Galmier Distillery and is embossed in navy. These match
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1900s French Porcelain Pyogenes, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
wheel, with ridges combed across its base offers a convenient match strike surface. Once found in
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Antique Early 1900s French Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French Baroque style clock set, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Equestrian Themed Bronze Matchbox with Hinged Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the hinged top mounted with a riding crop, a spur, and a stirrup iron, the box having a match
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Antique Late 19th Century French Edwardian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
H 1.5 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
A Rare French Art Deco Thuya Wood Folding Humidor with Wooden Hinges
Located in San Francisco, CA
hinge opening to reveal 2 extending humidors, a match strike and match compartments; made completely
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Boxes
Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French inlaid 'Boulle' and ormolu mantel clock on stand, circa 1860 in
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Very Large Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock Set Antique French
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A huge original antique French Baroque clock set dating from circa 1880. Beautifully and
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Antique Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Server Buffet Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
20th century, this is part of a larger matched suite of dining room pieces we acquired that may still
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Buffets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Louis Japy
By Louis Japy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
branches of acanthus above urns to match the clock.
The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with blued
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Settee w/ Original Aubusson Covering, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
of the frame matches the work completed in the covering as no forward facing surface is left
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 43.13 in W 64 in D 29.75 in
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Inlaid Breche D'Alep Cabinet Console
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Dressed in some of the richest mahogany matched veneers, the surface is vibrant and catches the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Japy Freres Large Rococo Clock Set, Fully Working
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Freres, fully overhauled and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Suite with Canape, Tub Chairs and Side Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and a matched canapé exhibit precise and gorgeous craftsmanship throughout their remarkably heavy
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Beech
Baltic Empire Mahogany Dressing Table Console, circa 1820-1840
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, this piece has been preserved in simply outstanding original condition. Retaining an early silky French
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Console Tables
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Located in London, GB
bells and a gong on each quarter hour. The clock also has a strike/silent as well as a Westminster
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Large Handblown Glass Match Strike
Located in New York, NY
A great handblown glass match strike with graduating bubbles.
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
1900s French Bistro Match Strike and Holder, Dubonnet Liqueur Advertising
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French ceramic match strike and holder, circa early 1900s. These strikers were given to bistros
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Handsome Brass Match Strike & Holder, Edwardian, c. 1900, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A handsome brass match strike & holder, Edwardian, c. 1900, English. Heavily weighted for stability
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite French carved agate, silver and jeweled vesta or match safe of cylindrical form with
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Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver
Vintage Match Striker “Quina-Voisin”
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully elegant match strike is embossed with a burnt orange script that loosely
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20th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Match Striker “St. Raphael”
Located in Houston, TX
This St. Raphael Quinquina ceramic match strike embossed in rust is an advertisement for ST RAPHAËL
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20th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Sterling Silver Match Striker or Vesta Book, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
and a vacant cartouche to the front. The strike is to be found on the underside of the book.
The
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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H 1.75 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Vintage Match Striker “J.F. Lorin”
Located in Houston, TX
This lovely little match strike is cobalt blue with raised white lettering. Match strikes were
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20th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Match Striker “Bienvenu-Vincent”
Located in Houston, TX
, earthenware, porcelain and glassworks." Match strikes were used in bistros, cafes, and restaurants to
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20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Provincial Settee in Houndstooth Pattern Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, US
This French Provincial style sofa is a fine strike piece for a bedroom, parlor, or study. The
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Settees
Materials
Fabric
Antique Pipe in Pistol Form Case, Vesta Revolver, circa 1890, French
Located in London, GB
lined compartment housing a pipe, the grip slides open to house matches as well as a strike plate for
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Antique Late 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounted Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Forney, TX
An exquisite, fine quality, scarce late 19th century French mantle set with signed movement by
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Beautiful Alabaster, Gilt Bronze and Brass French Art Deco Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
you strike it. This highly stylish light comes with a replacement bronzed chain and the original
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
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H 21.2 in Dm 13.8 in
Franco-Russian Artillery Shell-Shaped Matchsafe, 1894
Located in St. Catharines, ON
French and Russian flags above the inscription "France-Russie". Fitted on the base with a match strike
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Antique 1890s French Other Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Copper, Steel
Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk by Jean-Joseph Chapuis in Egyptian Taste
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, Jean-Joseph Chapuis was a Belgian master craftsman at Rue de Borgval in Paris, France starting in 1798
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 82.63 in W 51.38 in D 25.5 in
18th Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Joh. Lindström, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
to match. The highlight at the top is a carved and stuccoed mythical sea creature.
The weight-driven
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Wood
H 83.86 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
Located in London, GB
chimes the Westminster tune on 8 bells each quarter hour and strikes the time each hour on a large bell
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Mahogany
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
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20th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fine gilt bronze match strike
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fine gilt bronze match strike, in the form of the Gallic Rooster (le coq gaulois), standing in
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Rococo Style Clock Garniture, circa 1880
Located in Dublin, IE
This small sized clock garniture has an eight-day movement de Paris which will strike the hours and
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Victorian Grandfather Clock Woodcutter Mahogany
Located in Newberry, SC
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Strike (Hour) Function: Strike in working order.
Chime (Qtr or Half Hour
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Ceramic Match Strike
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century French ceramic match strike. Given to french bars and cafes to advertise the
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20th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Bronze Rooster Motif Match Striker
Located in Oaks, PA
French Bronze Rooster Motif Match Strike, realistically cast
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Match Box Holder No. 88
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver large Match box holder no.88
A similar example can be seen in the
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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French Match Strike For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French match strike for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every French match strike was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French match strike — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French match strike bearing Louis XVI, Art Deco or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French match strike over the years, but those crafted by A.D. Mougin, Arnold & Lewis and Bailey, Banks & Biddle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a French Match Strike?
A French match strike can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,435, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $69,271.
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