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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Antique 1890s French Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Steel

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Antique Cast Figural Medieval Knight in Armor Cigar, Pipe or Cigarette Lighter
Antique Cast Figural Medieval Knight in Armor Cigar, Pipe or Cigarette Lighter

Antique Cast Figural Medieval Knight in Armor Cigar, Pipe or Cigarette Lighter

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This figural cigar lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1930. The lighter is a standing figural cast and cold-painted medieval knight in armor hold...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Medieval Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Spelter

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure
Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure

$501Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure

Located in Wembley, GB

A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki
Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki

Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki

Located in Kyoto, JP

Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fabergé Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Egg Decorative Table Tray Ashtray
Fabergé Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Egg Decorative Table Tray Ashtray

Fabergé Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Egg Decorative Table Tray Ashtray

$514Sale Price|60% Off

H 1.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.25 in

Fabergé Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Egg Decorative Table Tray Ashtray

By Fabergé

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and stunning Fabergé Limoges French porcelain hand painted parcel gilt tray. Created exclusively by House of Fabergé and Limoges porcelain as a limited edition commemorative ...

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Late 20th Century French Empire Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sliver Napkin Holder Swann Birds Decorative Tissue Organiser Home Décor
Antique Sliver Napkin Holder Swann Birds Decorative Tissue Organiser Home Décor

Antique Sliver Napkin Holder Swann Birds Decorative Tissue Organiser Home Décor

Located in Wembley, GB

Add a touch of vintage charm to your dinner table with this beautiful swan napkin holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver, it is the perfect addition to any home decor. T...

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Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Imperial Crocodile in Tiffany Technique
Imperial Crocodile in Tiffany Technique

Imperial Crocodile in Tiffany Technique

$6,073

H 40.16 in Dm 13.78 in

Imperial Crocodile in Tiffany Technique

Located in Budapest, HU

An exceptional and rare hanging lamp featuring a finely detailed crocodile wrapped around a mosaic glass sphere, crafted using the Tiffany technique. The crocodile is rendered with r...

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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair
Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair

Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair

By Herend

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of Chinese Export style Herend rust fishnet foo dogs with 24K gold accents. They are marked and in very good condition. They date to the 2000s.

Category

Early 2000s Hungarian Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy  1960s
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy  1960s

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic large ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. It would look beautiful ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Important 19th Century Bronze Mounted Fireplace - “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles
Important 19th Century Bronze Mounted Fireplace - “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles

Important 19th Century Bronze Mounted Fireplace - “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles

Located in Long Island City, NY

Very Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Palatial Fireplace Surround – “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles The beautiful and rare Breche de Violette marble fireplace frieze is...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

$36,850

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 13 in

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

By Baccarat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Barware

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Art Deco Small Spelter Female Table Lighter, C1930
Art Deco Small Spelter Female Table Lighter, C1930

Art Deco Small Spelter Female Table Lighter, C1930

Located in Devon, England

An original 1930's Art Deco cold painted spelter figure strike lighter. Depicts a young woman dressed in the fashion of the day night slip holding a draped shawl, with a gold cold-pa...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier

Located in Austin, TX

A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) or earlier, China The mythical beast is portrayed with feline features, i...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy
Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

$3,600

H 13.5 in W 30 in D 5.5 in

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique mechanical toy ambitiously crafted with a metal mechanism moved by a crank in the back, sending civil war union soldiers, carved in pine with their distinctive caps, marching...

Category

Early 20th Century American Campaign Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Lopburi Style Cast Bronze Figure of Uma, 13th-14th Century, Thailand
Lopburi Style Cast Bronze Figure of Uma, 13th-14th Century, Thailand

Lopburi Style Cast Bronze Figure of Uma, 13th-14th Century, Thailand

Located in Austin, TX

A charming and unusual cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Lopburi Style, 13th-14th century, Thailand. Uma, the Hindu goddess of love and beauty, also known as Parvati, i...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Style Hardwood & Leather Book Motif Trashcan/Wastepaper Basket
English Regency Style Hardwood & Leather Book Motif Trashcan/Wastepaper Basket

English Regency Style Hardwood & Leather Book Motif Trashcan/Wastepaper Basket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Regency Style Hardwood & Leather Book Motif Trashcan/Wastepaper Basket England, Later 20th Century This beautiful English Regency style hardwood & leather book motif tras...

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20th Century English Regency Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Max Le Verrier (1891-1973), "The Rain"
Max Le Verrier (1891-1973), "The Rain"

Max Le Verrier (1891-1973), "The Rain"

$15,425

H 16.15 in Dm 12.21 in

Max Le Verrier (1891-1973), "The Rain"

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional Art Deco sculpture/lamp by Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) representing a monkey under an umbrella. It is titled "The Rain" or "Monkey with an Umbrella". Model created around ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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.