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French Match Strike

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

, finely carved Pekingese dog and barrel (match holder) form mount to edge and match strike to side

Category

Early 20th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate

French Bronze Match Strike in the Form of an Old Soldier as a Water Seller
French Bronze Match Strike in the Form of an Old Soldier as a Water Seller

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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Anitque Cast Metal & Brass French Match/ Match Strike or Toothpick Holder
Anitque Cast Metal & Brass French Match/ Match Strike or Toothpick Holder

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French Bronze D'ore Figural Dog Match Strike
19th Century French Bronze D'ore Figural Dog Match Strike

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

Antique French Bronze Pocket Watch Stand / Match Strike, Equestrian / Horses
Antique French Bronze Pocket Watch Stand / Match Strike, Equestrian / Horses

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Handblown Glass Match Strike
Large Handblown Glass Match Strike

Large Handblown Glass Match Strike

Located in New York, NY

A great handblown glass match strike with graduating bubbles.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

1900s French Bistro Match Strike and Holder, Dubonnet Liqueur Advertising
1900s French Bistro Match Strike and Holder, Dubonnet Liqueur Advertising

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

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine gilt bronze match strike
Fine gilt bronze match strike

Fine gilt bronze match strike

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H 5 in W 5 in D 3 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Early 20th Century French Ceramic Match Strike
Early 20th Century French Ceramic Match Strike

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

Category

20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Bronze Rooster Motif Match Striker
French Bronze Rooster Motif Match Striker

French Bronze Rooster Motif Match Striker

Located in Oaks, PA

French Bronze Rooster Motif Match Strike, realistically cast

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Franco-Russian Artillery Shell-Shaped Matchsafe, 1894
Franco-Russian Artillery Shell-Shaped Matchsafe, 1894

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

Category

Antique 1890s French Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Steel

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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.