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Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern match box stand

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

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

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

By Stuart Clifford

Located in New York, NY

Rare, unusual, very, very large sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Powder, Perfume and Matches
3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Powder, Perfume and Matches

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Powder, Perfume and Matches

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

3 19th century Hand Made Treen Items, Powder, Perfume and Matches A Glove powderer in sycamore

Category

19th Century Georgian Antique Matches

Materials

Sycamore

Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder
Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder

Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder Swiss, Later 19th

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Matches

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Pottery Match Striker
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Pottery Match Striker

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Pottery Match Striker

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in New York, NY

Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted Royal Doulton pottery match striker, Birmingham, England

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor With Match Holder
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor With Match Holder

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor With Match Holder

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor with sliding match holder and ashtray lid By Heintz Art

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Art Deco Stained Glass Panel Depicting a Boxing Match, Belgium ca. 1910
Art Deco Stained Glass Panel Depicting a Boxing Match, Belgium ca. 1910

Art Deco Stained Glass Panel Depicting a Boxing Match, Belgium ca. 1910

Located in Meulebeke, BE

circa 1910, captures the raw energy and theatricality of a vintage boxing match through the luminous

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Tin

ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Germany Unusual Vesta Matches Box In Solid Gilt Brass
ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Germany Unusual Vesta Matches Box In Solid Gilt Brass

ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Germany Unusual Vesta Matches Box In Solid Gilt Brass

Located in Miami, FL

matches box, created in northern Europe with Art-Nouveau motifs, between the 1890-95. The vesta box has

Category

1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Matches

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Matched Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs, 18th C., Signed AP Dupain
Matched Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs, 18th C., Signed AP Dupain

Matched Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs, 18th C., Signed AP Dupain

By Adrien-Pierre Dupain

Located in Doylestown, PA

A matched pair of 18th century French Louis XVI fauteuils in original painted finish, one bearing

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Matches

Materials

Beech

Card Table, Pair, Matched, English, Regency, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Reeding
Card Table, Pair, Matched, English, Regency, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Reeding

Card Table, Pair, Matched, English, Regency, Mahogany, Plum Pudding, Reeding

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

These card tables are the same model with some minor differences; one has a plum pudding figured frieze and boxwood escutcheon and the other is slightly larger. It is difficult to so...

Category

1790s British George IV Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany

A matched pair of Chinese soapstone hand carved figures circa 1900
A matched pair of Chinese soapstone hand carved figures circa 1900

A matched pair of Chinese soapstone hand carved figures circa 1900

Located in Central England, GB

This decorative pair of soapstone carvings depicts traditionally dressed figures of a man and woman. The woman is dressed in ornate robes, and she is holding a fan. The man is a fish...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Matches

Materials

Soapstone

Matched Pair of 19th Century French Side Tables By Henry Dasson
Matched Pair of 19th Century French Side Tables By Henry Dasson

Matched Pair of 19th Century French Side Tables By Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

A Matched Pair of Tables Ambulantes in the Transitional Style By Henry Dasson Constructed from

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Matches

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Curling Match: A Glimpse of Manchester's Ice Rink in 1877
Victorian Curling Match: A Glimpse of Manchester's Ice Rink in 1877

Victorian Curling Match: A Glimpse of Manchester's Ice Rink in 1877

Located in Langweer, NL

other publications aspired to match. - **Coverage of Events**: The Graphic covered a wide range of

Category

1870s Antique Matches

Materials

Paper

Walking stick, matches candle holder, by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, Belgium 1910.
Walking stick, matches candle holder, by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, Belgium 1910.

Walking stick, matches candle holder, by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, Belgium 1910.

By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

Located in Milan, IT

Walking stick with candle holder system, with black bovine horn tip. The cane is made of light colored Malacca (Rattan) wood. The handle is made of gilded brass, hexagonal in section...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Matches

Materials

Brass

French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set
French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set

French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set

By Lemerle Charpentier 1

Located in London, GB

French red marble and gilt bronze Neoclassical style matched clock set French, late 19th Century

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Matches

Materials

Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Matched Pair of Antique 18th Century English Delft Plates with Peonies
Matched Pair of Antique 18th Century English Delft Plates with Peonies

Matched Pair of Antique 18th Century English Delft Plates with Peonies

By Delft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of fine English Delft plates Both plates have chinoiserie decoration with rock, flowers, bamboo decoration. Likely from Bristol, England. Simply a wonderful pair of flowe...

Category

Late 18th Century British Baroque Antique Matches

Materials

Delft

MASONIC 1890 Art-Nouveau Enameled Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling
MASONIC 1890 Art-Nouveau Enameled Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling

MASONIC 1890 Art-Nouveau Enameled Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

An antique vesta box with enameled Masonic motifs. This is an amazing and rare vesta matches box

Category

1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Matches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray With Match Box Holder
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray With Match Box Holder

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Ashtray With Match Box Holder

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze ashtray with match

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Russian Silver Polka Dot Niello Pattern Match Box Circa 19th Century
Antique Russian Silver Polka Dot Niello Pattern Match Box Circa 19th Century

Antique Russian Silver Polka Dot Niello Pattern Match Box Circa 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rare and distinguished example of 19th-century Russian craftsmanship, this antique silver match

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Matches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Niello

A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter
A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter

A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter

By William Trotter

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter, each with a rectangular top

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Matches

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese  agate, coral top ,  snuff bottle into match striker by Crest Paris
Chinese  agate, coral top ,  snuff bottle into match striker by Crest Paris

Chinese agate, coral top , snuff bottle into match striker by Crest Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Chinese agate snuff bottle turned into a match striker by Crest Paris, France early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Antique Matches

Materials

Agate

Art Deco Platinum and 2.0 Cts Diamond Matched Pair Bar Brooches
Art Deco Platinum and 2.0 Cts Diamond Matched Pair Bar Brooches

Art Deco Platinum and 2.0 Cts Diamond Matched Pair Bar Brooches

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Platinum and 2.0 cts Diamond Matching Pair Bar Brooches c.1925 Period: Edwardian Year: c.1925 Material: Platinum and 2.0cts. Old European Cut Diamonds Weight: 6.42g (Weight...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Matched Pair of Pairpoint Glass Art Deco Ardsley Pattern Footed Vases
Matched Pair of Pairpoint Glass Art Deco Ardsley Pattern Footed Vases

Matched Pair of Pairpoint Glass Art Deco Ardsley Pattern Footed Vases

By Pairpoint Glassworks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of pairpoint footed vases. In the Ardsley pattern with a "rock crystal" etched design throughout. Designed and manufactured in the 1920s or 30s by Pairpoint. Si...

Category

Early 19th Century American Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Art Glass

Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz

Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz

By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

the hidden funtion as a match box container. The bear is skillfully carved to depict the top half of

Category

1880s German Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Wood

1891 Football Match and Association Game after W. Overend, Antique Photogravure
1891 Football Match and Association Game after W. Overend, Antique Photogravure

1891 Football Match and Association Game after W. Overend, Antique Photogravure

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This wonderfully expressive photogravure was published in 1891 in London. The etching was made after W.H. Overend’s original work, still showcasing his signature at the bottom left o...

Category

1890s English Antique Matches

Materials

Paper

Antique 20thC English Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Ceramic Match Striker c.1910
Antique 20thC English Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Ceramic Match Striker c.1910

Antique 20thC English Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Ceramic Match Striker c.1910

By Royal Doulton, Finnigans, London 1

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century English solid silver mounted ceramic match striker, made by Royal

Category

1910s British Other Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler
Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler

Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Edwardian figural matchsafe or vesta. In sterling silver. In the shape of a heart. Made by William Hair Haseler of Birmingham, England in 1898. With engraved leaf decorati...

Category

Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Matched Pair French Louis XIV Period Walnut Hallway Armchairs, early 18th cen.
Matched Pair French Louis XIV Period Walnut Hallway Armchairs, early 18th cen.

Matched Pair French Louis XIV Period Walnut Hallway Armchairs, early 18th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

each chair having a solid walnut backrest with turned arms with turned arms, arm supports, legs, and h-form stretchers, with antique needlepoint cushions, the slightly smaller mate 3...

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Matches

Materials

Walnut

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC
LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian circa 1880 Shargeen & Silver Vesta case for matches A very good looking, well made and decorative

Category

1880s European High Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare Matched Collection of 6 Sterling Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cups
Very Rare Matched Collection of 6 Sterling Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cups

Very Rare Matched Collection of 6 Sterling Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cups

By Adolph Barsach Davis, Israel Segalov, Neresheimer & Co., Berthold Muller

Located in London, London

Barsach Davis, L. Neresheimer & Co. & Israel Segalov, this charming, matched collection of 6 Antique

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver Match Box Holder and Ashtray Stand by Tiffany & Co
19th Century Sterling Silver Match Box Holder and Ashtray Stand by Tiffany & Co

19th Century Sterling Silver Match Box Holder and Ashtray Stand by Tiffany & Co

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in North Miami, FL

Presenting an exquisite early 19th-century treasure: a Sterling Silver Match Box Holder

Category

19th Century American Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20thC Bronze Ash Stand & Match Holder by Tiffany Studios New York
Early 20thC Bronze Ash Stand & Match Holder by Tiffany Studios New York

Early 20thC Bronze Ash Stand & Match Holder by Tiffany Studios New York

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and hard to come by. Tiffany Studios New York signed and numbered in Bronze. Original patina in a dark green bronze. Matchbox holder intact and in excellent antique conditio...

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

Samuel Alcock Matched Solitaire Porcelain Tea Set, Pink with Flowers, ca 1836
Samuel Alcock Matched Solitaire Porcelain Tea Set, Pink with Flowers, ca 1836

Samuel Alcock Matched Solitaire Porcelain Tea Set, Pink with Flowers, ca 1836

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

A matched solitaire tea set consisting of a teapot with cover, a sucrier with cover, a milk jug and

Category

1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Matches

Materials

Porcelain

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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.