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French Match Strike

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

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

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 More Desk Accessories

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Agate

French Enamel Match Holder and Striker
Located in Houston, TX
This is an antique French enamel match holder and striker made in the early 1900s. This piece can
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
interior and matchbox. Match strike at front, cream plaque "Parlez Au Concierge." Period: Last quarter of
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Antique 1880s French Barware

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Rosewood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock Garniture Set
By Samuel Marti, Raingo Frères
Located in Forney, TX
A luxurious French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu and alabaster (onyx-marble) three piece
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Forney, TX
piece mantel set. Born in Paris, France in the mid 19th century, featuring an ancient first century
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Clock Garniture with Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu
By Arnold & Lewis 1
Located in London, GB
clock, and its two matched vases, are constructed in jewelled 'Sèvres' style porcelain, hand and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Garniture

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Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clock & Urn Garniture Set
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Samuel Marti
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent turn of the late 19th / early 20th century French three piece mantel set, retailed by
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Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Unusual Flame Mahogany Dining Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
classic match strike insets. Leaves are installed at the table perimeter via retractable extensions. The
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

19th Century AD Mougin Parisian Napoleon III Clock & Garniture Set
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, large, and original, French three piece mantel set from the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Monumental Emile Louis Picault Signed Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Sculptures, Pair
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular matched pair of large and extremely rare Emile Louis Picault cold painted bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Real Tennis Print, Ed Barre by W. Bromley
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
after William Bromley of the French tennis player, J. Edmond Barre. The engraving showing Barre engaged
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Paper

Real Tennis Print, Ed Barre by W. Bromley
Real Tennis Print, Ed Barre by W. Bromley
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H 24.02 in W 17.52 in D 0.04 in
Belle Epoque Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
can shimmer from within at the flick of a switch, or cast flickering candlelight at the strike of a
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Belle Epoque Chandelier
Belle Epoque Chandelier
H 31 in Dm 21 in
French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock
By Avenol Pere
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Horloge de Parquet or tall case clock from Brittany. Elegant solid cherry
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Wood

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Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English glass and sterling silver match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Primitive Horse Carving
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Folk Art carved wood and gesso painted standing horse with painted cloth saddle and horse hair tail Mounted on a later made black painted platform.               
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Gesso, Pine

Primitive Horse Carving
Primitive Horse Carving
H 21 in W 21 in D 5 in
"in Full Cry" English Equestrian Hunt Scene by Henry Alken Framed under Glass
By Henry Alken
Located in Morristown, NJ
Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1854) artist, a fox hunting lithograph: "In Full Cry Yoi Forward". Engraved by F. C. Lewis. Published by Tregear & Co. 90 Cheapside, London, England. This pr...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Vesta Case
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case; an addition to our theatrical related silverware collection This fine antique Edwardian Eng...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A dark bay horse standing in an extensive English landscape
Located in Bath, Somerset
A 19th century portrait of a dark bay horse standing in an extensive English landscape by David Dalby of York (fl.1797-1836). Oil on canvas in a giltwood period frame. Provenance: P...
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Early 19th Century English School Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass, Bronze

Early 20th century bronze equestrian horse sculpture.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an early 20th century equestrian horse sculpture in bronze. This horse sculpture has a dark ebony bronze finish to the surface and stands on a bronze weighted base. The bronz...
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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted glass owl-form match striker (with original glass eyes), London, England, year-hallmarked for 1925. Excellent detail. Matches are stru...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Carved Hardstone Bear
By Fabergé
Located in Wiscasset, ME
In original fitted case from St. Petersburg retailer 'Empatorskaya'. Most likely dates to the 1920s, with gold and ruby eyes.
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Early 20th Century Russian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Russian Carved Hardstone Bear
Russian Carved Hardstone Bear
H 1.85 in W 3.25 in D 1 in
English Ashtray Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
English glass ashtray fitted in a stand. A single drawer and a match holder.
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Vintage 1960s English Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Oak

English Ashtray Stand
English Ashtray Stand
H 31 in W 8 in D 9 in
Pair Antique French Bronze Figural Monkey Statue Candleholders Candlesticks 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique French bronze monkey statuette candlesticks, circa 1900. This pair of whimisical candlesticks are modeled as monkeys, with engraved Venetian outifts as worn by...
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith bronze monkey carrying fruit lidded container
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Maitland Smith Cast Bronze Monkey with Lidded Basket/ Planter Pot/ Statue/ Sculpture. The piece features cast bronze construction. A solid lid to the basket. Great patina. A very ...
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1990s Philippine Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Combination Vesta Box and Match Striker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass combination vesta box and match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This excep...
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Basset Hound Dog Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and cold-painted bronze sculpture is unsigned but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1900. This well executed cast bronze study depicts a basset hound i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Cigarette /Ashtray Set circa 1930's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1514 Very Rare Intricate antique Japanese cigarette case/ashtray/match holder
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Vintage 1930s Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Copper

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic pair of 18th-19th century South American carved wooden stirrups. Known as estribos, each are carved from a solid block of wood. Decorated with wonderful carvings of horse h...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chilean Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Mid-19th Century French Timber Portico Clock by Eugene Williez
By Eugene Williez
Located in Dublin, IE
wonderful style of this clock. The eight-day, French movement de Paris, strikes hours and half hours on a
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Antique 1840s French Mantel Clocks

Jaeger-LeCoultre Cigar Box Clock and Hermès Matchbox
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
place to strike the match on the outside of the box. This set is made in France and Switzerland
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Vintage 1930s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Leather

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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Bronze

Handsome Brass Match Strike & Holder, Edwardian, c. 1900, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A handsome brass match strike & holder, Edwardian, c. 1900, English. Heavily weighted for stability
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

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Brass

Antique French Pyrogene Match Holder
Located in High Point, NC
, the combed ridges offer a convenient match strike surface. Once found in Parisian cafes, these quaint
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Pyrogene Match Holder
Antique French Pyrogene Match Holder
H 6.1 in W 5.1 in D 5.1 in
Antique French Pyrogene Match Holder
Located in High Point, NC
, the combed ridges offer a convenient match strike surface. Once found in Parisian cafes, these quaint
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Pyrogene Match Holder
Antique French Pyrogene Match Holder
H 6.5 in W 5.1 in D 5.1 in
French Enamel Match Holder and Striker
Located in Houston, TX
This is an antique French enamel match holder and striker made in the early 1900s. This piece can
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Metal

Vintage Match Striker “S-Galmier”
Located in Houston, TX
This ceramic match strike is from the St. Galmier Distillery and is embossed in navy. These match
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Match Striker “S-Galmier”
Located in Houston, TX
This ceramic match strike is from the St. Galmier Distillery and is embossed in navy. These match
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

1900s French Porcelain Pyogenes, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
wheel, with ridges combed across its base offers a convenient match strike surface. Once found in
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Antique Early 1900s French Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

1900s French Porcelain Pyogenes, a Pair
1900s French Porcelain Pyogenes, a Pair
H 4.1 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French Baroque style clock set, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Equestrian Themed Bronze Matchbox with Hinged Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the hinged top mounted with a riding crop, a spur, and a stirrup iron, the box having a match
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Antique Late 19th Century French Edwardian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

A Rare French Art Deco Thuya Wood Folding Humidor with Wooden Hinges
Located in San Francisco, CA
hinge opening to reveal 2 extending humidors, a match strike and match compartments; made completely
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Boxes

Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French inlaid 'Boulle' and ormolu mantel clock on stand, circa 1860 in
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Very Large Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock Set Antique French
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A huge original antique French Baroque clock set dating from circa 1880. Beautifully and
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Antique Art Nouveau Carved Walnut Server Buffet Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
20th century, this is part of a larger matched suite of dining room pieces we acquired that may still
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Buffets

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Glass, Walnut

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Louis Japy
By Louis Japy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
branches of acanthus above urns to match the clock. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with blued
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Settee w/ Original Aubusson Covering, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
of the frame matches the work completed in the covering as no forward facing surface is left
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Style Parquetry Inlaid Breche D'Alep Cabinet Console
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Dressed in some of the richest mahogany matched veneers, the surface is vibrant and catches the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

Japy Freres Large Rococo Clock Set, Fully Working
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Freres, fully overhauled and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Suite with Canape, Tub Chairs and Side Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and a matched canapé exhibit precise and gorgeous craftsmanship throughout their remarkably heavy
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Beech

Baltic Empire Mahogany Dressing Table Console, circa 1820-1840
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, this piece has been preserved in simply outstanding original condition. Retaining an early silky French
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Located in London, GB
bells and a gong on each quarter hour. The clock also has a strike/silent as well as a Westminster
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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

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Blown Glass

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

Handsome Brass Match Strike & Holder, Edwardian, c. 1900, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A handsome brass match strike & holder, Edwardian, c. 1900, English. Heavily weighted for stability
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Carved Agate, Silver and Jeweled Vesta or Match Safe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite French carved agate, silver and jeweled vesta or match safe of cylindrical form with
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Early 20th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone, Silver

Vintage Match Striker “Quina-Voisin”
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully elegant match strike is embossed with a burnt orange script that loosely
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20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Match Striker “St. Raphael”
Located in Houston, TX
This St. Raphael Quinquina ceramic match strike embossed in rust is an advertisement for ST RAPHAËL
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20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Sterling Silver Match Striker or Vesta Book, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
and a vacant cartouche to the front. The strike is to be found on the underside of the book. The
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Match Striker “J.F. Lorin”
Located in Houston, TX
This lovely little match strike is cobalt blue with raised white lettering. Match strikes were
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20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Match Striker “Bienvenu-Vincent”
Located in Houston, TX
, earthenware, porcelain and glassworks." Match strikes were used in bistros, cafes, and restaurants to
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20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Provincial Settee in Houndstooth Pattern Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, US
This French Provincial style sofa is a fine strike piece for a bedroom, parlor, or study. The
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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Settees

Materials

Fabric

Antique Pipe in Pistol Form Case, Vesta Revolver, circa 1890, French
Located in London, GB
lined compartment housing a pipe, the grip slides open to house matches as well as a strike plate for
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Antique Late 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounted Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Forney, TX
An exquisite, fine quality, scarce late 19th century French mantle set with signed movement by
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Beautiful Alabaster, Gilt Bronze and Brass French Art Deco Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
you strike it. This highly stylish light comes with a replacement bronzed chain and the original
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze

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

Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk by Jean-Joseph Chapuis in Egyptian Taste
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, Jean-Joseph Chapuis was a Belgian master craftsman at Rue de Borgval in Paris, France starting in 1798
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Joh. Lindström, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
to match. The highlight at the top is a carved and stuccoed mythical sea creature. The weight-driven
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Wood

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
Located in London, GB
chimes the Westminster tune on 8 bells each quarter hour and strikes the time each hour on a large bell
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
H 90.56 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Vintage Match Striker “Mugnier et Gauthier”
Located in Houston, TX
This regal match strike is embossed with Burgundy red letters and gold trim on top and bottom rim
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20th Century French Ceramics

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Ceramic

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

Fine gilt bronze match strike
Fine gilt bronze match strike
H 5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Rococo Style Clock Garniture, circa 1880
Located in Dublin, IE
This small sized clock garniture has an eight-day movement de Paris which will strike the hours and
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Grandfather Clock Woodcutter Mahogany
Located in Newberry, SC
/> Strike (Hour) Function: Strike in working order. Chime (Qtr or Half Hour
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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
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20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Match Box Holder No. 88
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver large Match box holder no.88 A similar example can be seen in the
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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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.