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Antique Matchbox Holders

Art Deco Candleholder with Matchbox Holder for Wine Cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco candleholder with matchbox holder for wine cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s Polished and
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Matchbox Holders

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Brass

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Jade, Brass

Small Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wisteria Satsuma Matchbox Holder Yasuda
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous and small japanese earthenware Satsuma Matchbox holder of great shape and scene. The idea
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19th Century Japanese Antique Matchbox Holders

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Porcelain

1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder
Located in Haarlem, NL
Swiss Brienz black forest hand carved linden wood begging poodle with brass matchbox holder and
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Matchbox Holders

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Brass

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder
By Roycroft
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1906-1910 Roycroft marked copper match box holder. Hand worked. Good condition with light signs of
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Copper

Antique 1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder
1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder
H 2.13 in W 1.88 in D 2.13 in
Edward I. Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Jadeite Plaque
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine sterling silver and jadeite jade matchbox cover/holder, by Edward I. Farmer of New York. The
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder No. 639 by Harald Nielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver match holder. Designed by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. Model no. 639
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20thC Bronze Ash Stand & Match Holder by Tiffany Studios New York
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Port Jervis, NY
patina in a dark green bronze. Matchbox holder intact and in excellent antique condition with minimal
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Bronze

1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W
Located in Van Nuys, CA
matchbox holder on the left side. This a wonderful addition to a collector of vintage tobacciana or a lover
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1920s Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
sale in Vienna, Austria. The Bear can hold your writing instrument, also has a matchbox holder on the
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1890s German Black Forest Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Wood

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Forney, TX
as a desk lamp to allow writing at night, pre-electricity; 1 matchbox holder and ashtray Dimensions
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pyrogen, Bronze Character on Cherry Marble Base, Period, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
  Dimensions : Height : 12cm - Diameter of the base : 8cm Pyrogenes are match holders, very common before
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19th Century Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of 8 Udall & Ballou Enamel Matchbox Holders with Dogs
By Udall & Ballou
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 American Modern sterling silver matchbox holders, ca 1920. Retailed by Udall & Ballou in
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished bowl. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a medium sized jade green and brown soapstone hand carved a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art “Hindeloopen” Painted Tilt Top Table
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique tilt top table that was made in the Northern Netherlands, more specifically Hindeloopen in the late 1800s. The table is made of solid pine and is completely decor...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Pine, Paint

Jim Rose Barn House Structure, Welded Steel Sculpture Made with Salvaged Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a welded steel sculpture made by furniture creator Jim Rose. It is sustainable design created from salvaged and recycled steel panels left over from his larger projects. Thes...
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2010s American Folk Art Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Steel

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute little Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a wooden stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the e...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique 19th Century French Mouth Blown Glass Wine Bottle Straw Basket Caged
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique demijohn is a beautifully crafted, handmade and mouthblown green glass wine bottle that is housed in a rustic straw basket. Dating back to the second half of the 19t...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Wicker, Straw, Rattan, Glass

Antique Presentation Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Hand Painted, Oriental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique presentation box. A Japanese, lacquered lidded case with hand painted Oriental decor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb Japanese interest wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push button lid lock, small drawers are 3" square outside dimensions, no key, much over...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Iron

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision. The Shang dynasty placed great emp...
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Stone, Steel

Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
Chinese Jade Stone Ritual Blade
H 14.5 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Chinese Year of Rabbit Fine Jade Rabbit Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, In commemoration of this year 2023 - the year of the rabbit- we are proud to offer this rare carving. A finely carved antique celadon jade crouching rabbit. The handsome...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Jade

19th Century George Rowney Antique Watercolour Box
Located in London, GB
Antique 'G. Rowney & Co's Superior Watercolors' set. 12 large dried pans in the colours Emerald Green, Vermilion, Light Red, Crimson Lake, Indigo, Prussian Blue, Gamboge, Yellow Oc...
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1890s British Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push button lid lock (you have to fiddle with it a bit to open), small drawers are 2.5"...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Iron

Chinese Old Hand Carved Jade Bi Disc on Custom Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from Northwestern China from the Qing dynasty or older. It comes from our private collection. It includes our custom display stand p...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Jade

Philip & Kelvin Laverne Large Chan Cocktail Table in Bronze and Pewter
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Dallas, TX
Laverne Chan Cocktail table model #142. Chinese Artistry at its peak under the Chan Dynasty, is recreated in this intricately carved design. We see peasants carrying a sacred gi...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Pewter

Later 16th to Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Italian Renaissance walnut chairs. Pozzetto, Ref & quot;Volpi Collection- Art Treasures of the Davanzati & quot; These chairs are some of the earlier form of chairs and wer...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Jade Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nicely carved Jade pendant. Weight: 29.13 grams. Jewelry / Necklace.
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1970s Chinese Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Jade

Chinese Jade Pendant
Chinese Jade Pendant
H 1 in W 1.8 in D 0.45 in
1920s Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen art deco disco metal vase produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940's. The vase is in good vintage condition and marked with Just. Andersens triangle mark. Ju...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Metal

1920s Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Vase
1920s Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Vase
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.67 in

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Edward Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Carved Jadeite Plaque
By Edward Farmer
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Sterling Silver matchbox inset with carved Jadeite plaque by Edward Farmer of New York. Both the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table
Located in Toronto, ON
, cigarettes holder and matchbox holder/ashtray are positioned in brass holders. Lake a magic by closing the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table
Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table
H 30 in W 46 in D 20 in
Americana Folk Art Painted Wood Butler Smoking Stand with Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s Butler Smoking Stand with Original Paint holding a Wood Tray with a matchbox holder attached
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Smoking Table with Added Removable Tools 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
biedermeier table, colorful exotic and witty, contains a cigar cutter, ashtray, holder for
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Matchbox Holders

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf matchbox holder. Antique silver golfing matchbox holder. The matchbox holder is embossed with
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Early 1900s English Sporting Art Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Silver

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder
Silver Golf Matchbox Holder
H 2.75 in W 2 in D 1 in
Jugendstil Matchbox Holder by Ignatius Taschner
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This monkey matchbox holder was designed by the German artist Ignatius Taschner, circa 1905. The
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Copper

black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a lovely carved wood dwarf with matchbox holder on his back. swiss, brienz ca. 1900.
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Wood

Four Matchbox Holders of Silver '0.830', Early 20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four matchbox holders of silver (0.830), early 20 century. Stamped. In very good condition
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Matchbox Holders

Antique American Brass Matchbox Holder Flintlock Pistol Figural Match Strike
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique brass pocket sized matchbox holder decorated with a three dimensional flintlock pistol.  
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Early 20th Century Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Brass

Antique American Silver Plate Candle Snuffer, Lighter & Match Holder, circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique American silver plate candle snuffer, lighter and matchbox holder, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese export silver matchbox holder or cover, by Hone Wo, early 20th century, China
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
stands, never have I seen one as stylish and detailed as this one with its matchbox holder, ashtray, and
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Early 20th Century German Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Steel

Rare Antique Black Forest Match Strike, Monkey with Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
brass matchbox holder on the back with a putt to the top and strikes being revealed on both sides, to
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Brass

Majolica Candleholder by Wilhelm Schiller & Son Art Nouveau, Bohemia, circa 1900
By Wilhelm Schiller & Son
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
also includes a very nice additional gimmick: A match holder, means you can put on your matchbox and it
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Majolica

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh
Located in Milano, IT
cigar holder with matchbox, and a tea box. The tray is wide and round, made of brass with blue paint
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Early 1900s Moroccan Bessarabian Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Regency English Spill Vases, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match
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1820s English Regency Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Derby Spill Vases, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single
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Early 1900s English Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Coalport Spill Vases Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light
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1810s English Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on for so long. ABOUT ITEM Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder. Vito has mentioned the
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Early 19th Century Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Brass

Hugo Berger Goberg German Arts & Crafts Industrial Iron Chamberstick
By Goberg
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
attached to the side. The base also has an attached matchbox holder. The chamberstick is applied with
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1910s German Arts and Crafts Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Streamline Machine Age Climax Train Car Ash Tray Stand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Art Deco train car solid steel, nickel and satin black painted ash tray stand with matchbox holder
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Steel

20th Century Tiffany Studios Bronze Zodiac Sign Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
inkwell - A blotter - A matchbox holder One of the most beautiful finds out of the selection of
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Green and Gilt Regency English Beaker Matchpots, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light
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1820s English Regency Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Royal Crown Derby Imari Trumpet Shaped Spill Vases, 1919
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in London, GB
effective solution. Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed
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1910s English Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Enamel Wall Applique
Located in Long Island City, NY
A decorated enamel wall applique containing a mirror, candle holder, matchbox holder and shelf
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Early 20th Century German Antique Matchbox Holders

Enamel Wall Applique
H 15.375 in W 9.625 in D 4.25 in
Benno Meyer Hammered Bronze Bauhaus Era Desk Set
By Benno Meyer
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful hammered bronze desk set, comprising desk tray, cigarette holder/ashtray, matchbox holder
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Bronze

Sterling Silver and Glass Cigar Cigarette Humidor Smoking Set
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
, three ashtrays two of which have matchbox holders and two cigarillo clippers. Each piece has the
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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Antique Matchbox Holders

English Early 20th Century Silver Cigar Smoker's Stand by Charles E. Nixon, 1901
By Charles E. Nixon
Located in London, GB
the ashtray which has fluted edges. Attached to this is a matchbox holder - everything the cigar
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Early 20th Century English Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Silver

Victorian Oak Novelty Delivery Van Smoker's Cabinet dated 1897
Located in London, GB
opens to reveal a pressed metal ashtray and matchbox holder above two cedar wood lined compartments for
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19th Century British Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Brass

An Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Smoking Set Emperor Haile Selassie
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Smoking Set, comprising three pieces: a cigarette holder, a matchbox
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

20th Century Silver Plate Ashtray and Matchbox Holder
Located in London, GB
20th century silver plate ashtray and matchbox holder with dark blue stone. Matchbox holder is
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

German Jugendstil Chamber / Candlestick by Dr. Christopher Dresser for WMF
By Christopher Dresser, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Port Hope, ON
matchbox holder. This item has been re-plated but the 'running ostrich in a diamond' WMF hallmark is still
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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Edwardian Silver Clip-On Ash Trays with Cigar Rests and Match Holders
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
Matchbox Holders, with a sprung clip to attach to a table etc. By The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd
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Early 20th Century English Antique Matchbox Holders

Sterling Silver English Vesta Matchbox with Enamel of Pug Dog, circa 1910
By Rolason Brothers
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Wonderful example of an early 20th century sterling silver match holder with chain loop and enamel
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Monumental Desk Ensemble by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in Bronx, NY
"bottoms- up" atop the blotter. This piece is 4 1/2" tall, 6" wide and 3 7/8" deep. A matchbox
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19th Century German Antique Matchbox Holders

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Matchbox Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique matchbox holders available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique matchbox holders available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique matchbox holders available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique matchbox holders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and Art Nouveau antique matchbox holders are of considerable interest. Edward Farmer, Ignatius Taschner and Liberty & Co. each produced beautiful antique matchbox holders that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Matchbox Holders?

Antique matchbox holders can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $556, while the lowest priced sells for $153 and the highest can go for as much as $2,750.
Questions About Antique Matchbox Holders
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.