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Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Griffin Vesta / Match Safe, circa 1900

Located in San Diego, CA

#5301 Beautifully hand-finished with a softly contoured form, this pocket-sized match safe retains its original hinged lid and functional striker edge along the base.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Of 7 Matched Early Pre Tang Chinese Clay Terracotta Bodhisattvas
Set Of 7 Matched Early Pre Tang Chinese Clay Terracotta Bodhisattvas

Set Of 7 Matched Early Pre Tang Chinese Clay Terracotta Bodhisattvas

Located in Ukiah, CA

I don’t think I’ve ever come across another group quite like this. Seven matched early Chinese clay Bodhisattvas, probably pre-Tang and somewhere in the range of 1,500 years old.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Matches

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Matched Pair George III Sterling Silver Lemon Strainers, David Hennell, London
Matched Pair George III Sterling Silver Lemon Strainers, David Hennell, London

Matched Pair George III Sterling Silver Lemon Strainers, David Hennell, London

Located in Basildon, GB

A handsome matched pair of George III sterling silver lemon strainers by David Hennell of London, individually hallmarked 1760 and 1761.

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s
Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s

Rare Black Forest Bear Cigar Cutter and Match Holder, Wood, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Rare Black Forest wooden Figural Bear, with a tray and a Cigar Cutter , also the bear is a Match Holder c.1920s. An exceptional and rare find from the Black Forest Folk Art movement...

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Matches

Materials

Metal, Iron

A matched pair of 19th Century Italian alters love Angels
A matched pair of 19th Century Italian alters love Angels

A matched pair of 19th Century Italian alters love Angels

Located in London, GB

A matched pair of 19th Century Italian alters love Angels A stunning pair of hand carved Italian 19th Century angels of love (as they face each other holding their hearts).

Category

1850s Italian Baroque Antique Matches

Materials

Pine

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Very Large Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Edwardian Very Large Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker

Edwardian Very Large Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian, very large, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London, 1922. Measures: @3 1/4 inches high x @3 1/2inches diameter.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Matched Royal Copenhagen & Porsgrund Three Piece Tea Set and Saucer
Matched Royal Copenhagen & Porsgrund Three Piece Tea Set and Saucer

Matched Royal Copenhagen & Porsgrund Three Piece Tea Set and Saucer

By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Matched Royal Copenhagen & Porsgrund three piece tea set and saucer.

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian International Style Antique Matches

Materials

Porcelain

A matched pair of Italian eighteenth century painted walnut servers
A matched pair of Italian eighteenth century painted walnut servers

A matched pair of Italian eighteenth century painted walnut servers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A matched pair of Italian eighteenth century painted walnut servers having two drawers over two doors.

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Matches

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair
18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair

18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair

Located in Miami, FL

18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair Offered for sale is a rare matched pair of Continental 18th century terracotta Egyptian Revival sphinxe...

Category

18th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Matches

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Enameled Cobalt Blue Dresser Box Depicting Chess Match
19th Century French Enameled Cobalt Blue Dresser Box Depicting Chess Match

19th Century French Enameled Cobalt Blue Dresser Box Depicting Chess Match

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique (19th century) French round dresser box in rich cobalt blue glass with exceptional gilt and enameled decorations, and depicting a chess match between two distinguis...

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Matches

Materials

Glass

Matched Set of Six 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs
Matched Set of Six 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs

Matched Set of Six 19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Matched set of six 19th century yew wood broad arm Windsor chairs, the hoop backs with a pierced and shaped central splat above ash and elm seats surrounded by broad arms.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Matches

Materials

Yew

Certified Natural Green Jadeite Carvings Matched Pair (Untreated Type A Jadeite)
Certified Natural Green Jadeite Carvings Matched Pair (Untreated Type A Jadeite)

Certified Natural Green Jadeite Carvings Matched Pair (Untreated Type A Jadeite)

Located in New York, NY

Usage & Design Potential These loose carvings offer exceptional flexibility for bespoke jewelry or collection: Custom pendants or amulets Statement earrings (matched pair ideal...

Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Artisan Antique Matches

Materials

Jade

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Match Box Holder, Circa 1910
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Match Box Holder, Circa 1910

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Match Box Holder, Circa 1910

By Marshall Field & Co. 1

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze match box holder In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Bronze Dog Shaped Top Hat Match Holder Striker Figure
Antique Victorian Bronze Dog Shaped Top Hat Match Holder Striker Figure

Antique Victorian Bronze Dog Shaped Top Hat Match Holder Striker Figure

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Victorian Bronze Dog Shaped Top Hat Match Holder Striker Figure Continental Bronze Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x D: 12.5cm x 10cm The charming dog-shaped figurine ...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4....

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4....

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

English Carved Console with Book-matched Veneer and Three Drawers
English Carved Console with Book-matched Veneer and Three Drawers

English Carved Console with Book-matched Veneer and Three Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

English Carved Console with three drawers. The console is raised on four pedestal legs with medallions details in a large base with pawn legs, it has three large drawers.

Category

Late 19th Century English George IV Antique Matches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta
Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta

Antique Petite Bronze Dragon / Griffin Pattern Repousse Match Safe / Vesta

Located in San Diego, CA

The match holder measures 1.75" x 1" and is in very good vintage condition with no dings or dents.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

Brass Vesta Match Case in the Shape of a Pig
Brass Vesta Match Case in the Shape of a Pig

Brass Vesta Match Case in the Shape of a Pig

Located in Delft, NL

A brass vesta match case in the shape of a pig A small vesta match case in brass.

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Matches

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Book Matched Walnut Buffet
Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Book Matched Walnut Buffet

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Book Matched Walnut Buffet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

The buffet is fitted with two lower doors of book matched walnut that open to reveal an interior with a single shelf.

Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Matches

Materials

Iron

Italian Walnut Empire Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Book-Matched Veneer
Italian Walnut Empire Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Book-Matched Veneer

Italian Walnut Empire Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Book-Matched Veneer

Located in Viterbo, VT

The commode features three inset drawers with beautiful dovetail joints and decorated on the front with gorgeous book-matched veneer. The veneer is placed masterfully creating a cont...

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Matches

Materials

Walnut

Silver toiletry box for lipstick, candle and matches with gold interior
Silver toiletry box for lipstick, candle and matches with gold interior

Silver toiletry box for lipstick, candle and matches with gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver vanity case for lipstick, candle, matchbox, used match container, and gold interior with hinged lid.

Category

19th Century European Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

Oversized Antique English Threaded Glass & Sterling Silver Match Strike, 1917
Oversized Antique English Threaded Glass & Sterling Silver Match Strike, 1917

Oversized Antique English Threaded Glass & Sterling Silver Match Strike, 1917

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent oversized English match striker wither a sterling silver mount fully hallmarked for London 1917 (the makers mark is rubbed).

Category

1910s English Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Walnut Occasional Table with Book Matched Top , circa 1930s"
Edwardian Walnut Occasional Table with Book Matched Top , circa 1930s"

Edwardian Walnut Occasional Table with Book Matched Top , circa 1930s"

Located in Germantown, MD

Edwardian Walnut Occasional Table with Book matched Top. Made in the 1930. Very good vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Walnut

Grand Cricket Match at Lord's Ground, Marylebone, sport engraving, 1793
Grand Cricket Match at Lord's Ground, Marylebone, sport engraving, 1793

Grand Cricket Match at Lord's Ground, Marylebone, sport engraving, 1793

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Title : 'Grand Cricket Match, played in Lord's Ground Mary-le-bone, on June 20th and following day between the Earl's of Winchelsea and darnley for 1000 Guineas.'

Category

1790s Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Engraving

Matched Pair of Empire Mahogany Pedestal Cupboards with Green Marble Tops
Matched Pair of Empire Mahogany Pedestal Cupboards with Green Marble Tops

Matched Pair of Empire Mahogany Pedestal Cupboards with Green Marble Tops

Located in London, GB

A matched pair of Empire mahogany pedestal cupboards of cylindrical form, both with green marble tops, and two shelves to the interior.

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Matches

Materials

Marble

19th Century Majolica Match Striker Wall Pocket Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Match Striker Wall Pocket Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Match Striker Wall Pocket Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica match striker wall pocket signed Choisy Le Roi who represent a wall with grapes, leaves and a barrel.

Category

1880s French French Provincial Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Candlestick and Match Stick Holder Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, 1890s
Antique Candlestick and Match Stick Holder Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, 1890s

Antique Candlestick and Match Stick Holder Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, 1890s

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous candlestick and match stick holder set. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany.

Category

1890s German Belle Époque Antique Matches

Materials

Ormolu

Arts & Crafts Art Deco Ash Stand Mixed Metals with Match Holder
Arts & Crafts Art Deco Ash Stand Mixed Metals with Match Holder

Arts & Crafts Art Deco Ash Stand Mixed Metals with Match Holder

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous mixed metals create a very pure and interesting stand. Match Holder opposite the ashtray. Weighted base for stability with arts and Crafts design decoration.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Beehive-Form Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Beehive-Form Threaded Crystal Match Striker

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Beehive-Form Threaded Crystal Match Striker

Located in New York, NY

Large, Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted, beehive-form threaded crystal match striker, American, circa 1905. Measures: 3 1/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches in diameter across base (wid...

Category

Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Mid-19th Century Matched Pair of Hand Carved Pine Mirrors
Mid-19th Century Matched Pair of Hand Carved Pine Mirrors

Mid-19th Century Matched Pair of Hand Carved Pine Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th century matched pair of hand carved pine mirrors Completely in original condition, Hand carved individually with some loss and aged repairs as you may expect.

Category

1850s Italian Antique Matches

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box
19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box

19th Century English Sterling Silver Equestrian Horseshoe Vesta Case Match Box

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique 19th Century English sterling silver equestrian horseshoe vesta case match box and striker. Hallmarked, Birmingham, England 1887.

Category

1880s English Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A panel at the crown is detailed with a book matched pattern. The interior has four shelves that allow for ample storage and display space.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Matches

Materials

Glass, Walnut

THOMAS JONHSON 1865 London Exceptional Oval Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling
THOMAS JONHSON 1865 London Exceptional Oval Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling

THOMAS JONHSON 1865 London Exceptional Oval Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling

By Thomas Johnson, London 1, Thomas Johnson II

Located in Miami, FL

A sterling vesta matches oval box by Thomas Johnson. This is a very rare vesta box for matches created in London, England at the silversmith atelier of Thomas Johnson.

Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

MEIJI 1890 Japanese Monkey-Shaped Vesta Matches Case In Gilt Gold Brass
MEIJI 1890 Japanese Monkey-Shaped Vesta Matches Case In Gilt Gold Brass

MEIJI 1890 Japanese Monkey-Shaped Vesta Matches Case In Gilt Gold Brass

Located in Miami, FL

Fitted with a concealed tree-barrels hinge, a snap closure system and striated lines for rasp the matches. Vesta Boxes Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches ...

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Matches

Materials

Gold, Brass, Bronze

Antique Black Agate Pekingese Dog Mounted Ashtray / Match Strike Faberge Style
Antique Black Agate Pekingese Dog Mounted Ashtray / Match Strike Faberge Style

Antique Black Agate Pekingese Dog Mounted Ashtray / Match Strike Faberge Style

By Fabergé

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a deep toned black agate ashtray bowl, finely carved Pekingese dog and barrel (match holder) form mount to edge and match strike to side.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Matches

Materials

Agate

JAMES DEAKIN & SONS 1911 Chester Curved Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling
JAMES DEAKIN & SONS 1911 Chester Curved Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling

JAMES DEAKIN & SONS 1911 Chester Curved Vesta Matches Box In .925 Sterling

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Miami, FL

A sterling vesta matches curved box by James Deakin & Sons. This is a very rare vesta box for matches created in Chester, England at the silversmith atelier of James Deakin &...

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Match Striker on Sterling Silver Base
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Match Striker on Sterling Silver Base

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Match Striker on Sterling Silver Base

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Measures 4 1/2 inches high x 3 3/4 inches diameter across its widest point, the attached sterling silver ash/match tray. The matches are struck on the crystal which has been polished...

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Matched pair of Chinese export porcelain pig snout creamers, c. 1820
Matched pair of Chinese export porcelain pig snout creamers, c. 1820

Matched pair of Chinese export porcelain pig snout creamers, c. 1820

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Matched pair of Chinese export porcelain pig snout creamers with applied loop handles.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Matches

Materials

Porcelain

Late Victorian Western 10K Gold Stallion Pair Match Safe Vesta w/ Diamond
Late Victorian Western 10K Gold Stallion Pair Match Safe Vesta w/ Diamond

Late Victorian Western 10K Gold Stallion Pair Match Safe Vesta w/ Diamond

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This stunning match safe/vesta case is a beauty. It dates from the Late Victorian Western erain 1890 .

Category

1890s American Late Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Gold

Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder

Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder

By Rowland Ward

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward. Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Oval Parlor Table with Matched Veneer Top Supported by Turned Columns
Mahogany Oval Parlor Table with Matched Veneer Top Supported by Turned Columns

Mahogany Oval Parlor Table with Matched Veneer Top Supported by Turned Columns

Located in Miami, FL

Mahogany Oval Parlor Table with Matched Veneer Top Supported by Turned Columns Offered for sale is an oval mahogany parlor or side table with matched grain veneer top supported by t...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany

Black / Ebonized Portuguese 'Contador' Cabinet Chest of Drawers w/ Matched Stand
Black / Ebonized Portuguese 'Contador' Cabinet Chest of Drawers w/ Matched Stand

Black / Ebonized Portuguese 'Contador' Cabinet Chest of Drawers w/ Matched Stand

Located in Madrid, ES

Similar in concept to the Spanish bargueño, the Portuguese "contador" cabinet started out as a small portable chest of drawers used for storing valuables and documents. Beginning in ...

Category

18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Matches

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Strikers
Rare Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Strikers

Rare Pair of Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Strikers

By Robert Jones

Located in New York, NY

Each match striker measures approximately 2 1/4 inches high x 2 1/2 inches diameter.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

German Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bookmatched Walnut Burl Book-Matched Veneer
German Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bookmatched Walnut Burl Book-Matched Veneer

German Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bookmatched Walnut Burl Book-Matched Veneer

Located in Viterbo, VT

The bales used to open the drawers are not original to the piece, but match well with the style. The top has straight edges and it too, like the sides, is decorated with walnut burl ...

Category

Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Matches

Materials

Walnut

Belle Époque Bronze Game Bird Match Strike by Franciszek Jozef Kucharzyk
Belle Époque Bronze Game Bird Match Strike by Franciszek Jozef Kucharzyk

Belle Époque Bronze Game Bird Match Strike by Franciszek Jozef Kucharzyk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Designed as a functional yet decorative object, this match strike includes an indented catch-all area measuring 7 inches wide by 2 inches deep, making it perfect for holding matches ...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Matched French 19th Century Chevets with Tamboor Doors in Fruitwood
Pair of Matched French 19th Century Chevets with Tamboor Doors in Fruitwood

Pair of Matched French 19th Century Chevets with Tamboor Doors in Fruitwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Matched French 19th Century Chevets with Tamboor Doors in Fruitwood Piece 1: 18.75″W X 14.5″D X 31.75″H Piece 2: 18.5″W X 13.25″D X 30″H

Category

19th Century French Antique Matches

Materials

Fruitwood

Matched pair of Arts & Crafts oak cabinets with copper strap hinges
Matched pair of Arts & Crafts oak cabinets with copper strap hinges

Matched pair of Arts & Crafts oak cabinets with copper strap hinges

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Good pair of closely matched original Arts & Crafts oak cabinets on stands with bold copper strap hinges dating to around 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Matches

Materials

Oak

International Rifle Match Between American and Irish Teams at Dollymount, 1875
International Rifle Match Between American and Irish Teams at Dollymount, 1875

International Rifle Match Between American and Irish Teams at Dollymount, 1875

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: The International Rifle Match Between American and Irish Teams, Dollymount, 1875 Description: This vibrant 1875 illustration, taken from the *Illustrated London News*, depict...

Category

1870s Antique Matches

Materials

Paper

Vintage Match Pot, English, Bakelite, Bryant & May Matchstick Case, Circa 1930
Vintage Match Pot, English, Bakelite, Bryant & May Matchstick Case, Circa 1930

Vintage Match Pot, English, Bakelite, Bryant & May Matchstick Case, Circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fascinating small pot, sized for accepting ‘Lifeboat’ matches Displays a desirable aged patina and good original order Deep brown Bakelite tapering body with a black screw-top lid Li...

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Matches

Materials

Bakelite

A Cricket Match at Jesus College Cambridge, watercolour by George Pyne
A Cricket Match at Jesus College Cambridge, watercolour by George Pyne

A Cricket Match at Jesus College Cambridge, watercolour by George Pyne

By George Pyne

Located in London, GB

George Pyne (1800 - 1884) A Cricket Match at Jesus College Cambridge Watercolour 21 x 32 cm A well-executed watercolour of a cricket match at Jesus College Cambridge, featuring a v...

Category

19th Century Realist Antique Matches

Materials

Watercolor

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Antique Matches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique matches is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and wood, all antique matches available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique matches available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique matches made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique matches are appealing in their simplicity, but John Grinsell & Sons, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd and Levi & Salaman produced popular antique matches that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Matches?

Prices for antique matches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique matches begin at $80 and can go as high as $392,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,846.