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Matchbox Antique

Silver matchbox
Silver matchbox

Silver matchbox

$700Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in

Silver matchbox

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with pound holder and carrying ring. Metal: Silver.

Category

Early 20th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver matchbox holder
Silver matchbox holder

Silver matchbox holder

$478Sale Price|65% Off

H 5.12 in W 3.35 in D 3.35 in

Silver matchbox holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox holder with scrolls and grooves at the base.

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver snuffbox and matchbox
Silver snuffbox and matchbox

Silver snuffbox and matchbox

$875Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.78 in W 3.15 in D 0.6 in

Silver snuffbox and matchbox

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuffbox and matchbox with twisted lighter and rolling system, engraved floral elements and monogram card.

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

A 19th-century matchbox or jar
A 19th-century matchbox or jar

A 19th-century matchbox or jar

$582

H 4.34 in Dm 2.56 in

A 19th-century matchbox or jar

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th-century matchbox or jar A matchbox is a historical ignition device consisting of a wooden stick dipped in sulfur, which served as a precursor to the modern match.

Category

19th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Oak

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder
1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

$125Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.13 in W 1.88 in D 2.13 in

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

By Roycroft

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1906-1910 Roycroft marked copper match box holder. Hand worked. Good condition with light signs of use. Elegant scrolled design. Provenance: Estate of Katharine Reid, former director...

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Copper

Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924
Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924

Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924

$441

H 1.38 in W 4.45 in D 2.76 in

Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver large matchbox holder, dated 1924 A dutch silver Matchbox holder.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930

$128

H 1 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930

Located in Chicago, IL

With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Matchbox Antique

Materials

Jade, Brass

Matchbox in guilloche silver along with twisted flame
Matchbox in guilloche silver along with twisted flame

Matchbox in guilloche silver along with twisted flame

$837Sale Price|52% Off

H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in

Matchbox in guilloche silver along with twisted flame

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with guilloche pattern along the length with a twist for fire.

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique sterling silver table vesta, Matchbox cover, Salmon
Antique sterling silver table vesta, Matchbox cover, Salmon

Antique sterling silver table vesta, Matchbox cover, Salmon

By Grey & Co., Chester

Located in NEWARK, GB

It stands in four neat bun feet and holds a large matchbox. The top has an inset hand painted image of a salmon by a fishing rod making this piece even more interesting.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

A 19th-century porcelain and silver matchbox or jar
A 19th-century porcelain and silver matchbox or jar

A 19th-century porcelain and silver matchbox or jar

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th-century matchbox or jar A matchbox is a historical ignition device consisting of a wooden stick dipped in sulfur, which served as a precursor to the modern match.

Category

19th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Pewter Matchbox by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Matchbox by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Matchbox by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau pewter matchbox made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pewter matchbox with floral knop and original inner cardboard box (matches not included) * Designer: Just Andersen ...

Category

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Matchbox Antique

Materials

Pewter

Silver matchbox with floral engravings, monogram and hanging ring
Silver matchbox with floral engravings, monogram and hanging ring

Silver matchbox with floral engravings, monogram and hanging ring

$342Sale Price|65% Off

H 2.37 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 in

Silver matchbox with floral engravings, monogram and hanging ring

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with engraved floral motifs surrounding a monogram card and suspension ring.

Category

Early 20th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

A Dutch 19th-century crystal and silver matchbox or jar
A Dutch 19th-century crystal and silver matchbox or jar

A Dutch 19th-century crystal and silver matchbox or jar

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch 19th-century crystal and silver matchbox or jar A matchbox is a historical ignition device consisting of a wooden stick dipped in sulfur, which served as a precursor to the ...

Category

19th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Apollo Studios Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Ashtray With Matchbox Holder
Apollo Studios Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Ashtray With Matchbox Holder

Apollo Studios Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Ashtray With Matchbox Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass ashtray with matchbox holder with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Bronze

A 19th-century opaline glass and silver matchbox or jar
A 19th-century opaline glass and silver matchbox or jar

A 19th-century opaline glass and silver matchbox or jar

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th-century Opaline glass and silver matchbox or jar A matchbox is a historical ignition device consisting of a wooden stick dipped in sulfur, which served as a precursor to the ...

Category

19th Century Dutch Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening
Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

$427Sale Price|65% Off

H 2.49 in W 2.49 in D 0.48 in

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox in the shape of a book with engraved plant motifs surrounding a monogram card and sliding opening.

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Small Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wisteria Satsuma Matchbox Holder Yasuda
Small Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wisteria Satsuma Matchbox Holder Yasuda

Small Antique Meiji Period Japanese Wisteria Satsuma Matchbox Holder Yasuda

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous and small japanese earthenware Satsuma Matchbox holder of great shape and scene. The idea is to put the matchbox in it and then inside bit pushes open the matchbox and you ...

Category

19th Century Japanese Matchbox Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Luen Wo Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums
Antique Luen Wo Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

Antique Luen Wo Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese silver export matchbox cover. By Luen Wo. With a central monogrammed heart (engraved with a monogram HL) surrounded by repousse chrysanthemums.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Hung Chong Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums
Antique Hung Chong Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

Antique Hung Chong Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese silver export matchbox cover. By Hung Chong of Canton & Shanghai.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver paddle w/ cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands & matchbox appliqué
Silver paddle w/ cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands & matchbox appliqué

Silver paddle w/ cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands & matchbox appliqué

$1,225Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Silver paddle w/ cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands & matchbox appliqué

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver paddle with cut-out reliefs, floral motifs, garlands and matchbox application. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique French Matchbox Holder with Compass, c. 1900 – Unique Vintage Gift
Antique French Matchbox Holder with Compass, c. 1900 – Unique Vintage Gift

Antique French Matchbox Holder with Compass, c. 1900 – Unique Vintage Gift

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite antique French matchbox holder from around 1900 showcases fine craftsmanship and thoughtful design, making it both practical and decorative.

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Matchbox Antique

Materials

Metal

Edward I. Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Jadeite Plaque
Edward I. Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Jadeite Plaque

Edward I. Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Jadeite Plaque

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A fine sterling silver and jadeite jade matchbox cover/holder, by Edward I. Farmer of New York.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Candleholder with Matchbox Holder for Wine Cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s
Art Deco Candleholder with Matchbox Holder for Wine Cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s

Art Deco Candleholder with Matchbox Holder for Wine Cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco candleholder with matchbox holder for wine cellars, Vienna, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

Edward Farmer New York Sterling and Dragon Carnelian Art Deco Matchbox Cover
Edward Farmer New York Sterling and Dragon Carnelian Art Deco Matchbox Cover

Edward Farmer New York Sterling and Dragon Carnelian Art Deco Matchbox Cover

By Edward Farmer

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Edward Farmer New York Sterling and dragon carnelian art deco matchbox cover Signed as shown. We believe the original stone to be Carnelian, but are not gemologists.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hardwood Matchbox Holder with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century
Antique Hardwood Matchbox Holder with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century

Antique Hardwood Matchbox Holder with fine Shell Patera Inlay, late 19th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality antique Matchbox Holder or case, all handmade from various hardwoods and having well detailed shell inlay, dating to the 19th Century, Circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Matchbox Antique

Materials

Hardwood

1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder
1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder

1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in

1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder

Located in Haarlem, NL

Swiss Brienz black forest hand carved linden wood begging poodle with brass matchbox holder and four brass cigar holders. Black Forest wood carved art originates from a small mounta...

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900
Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900

Art Nouveau Silver Cigarette Case & Matchbox, Portrait Of A Nude, Vienna ca 1900

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Opens with a pressure closure on the side, eyelets on the inside with attached original retaining straps, remnants of interior gilding. Matching matchbox with identical image motif, ...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Vermeil matchbox holder small card case or money clip Deakin Francis 1931
Silver Vermeil matchbox holder small card case or money clip Deakin Francis 1931

Silver Vermeil matchbox holder small card case or money clip Deakin Francis 1931

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Toronto, ON

Unusual silver matchbox holder or small card case or money clip Deakin & Francis Birmingham 1931.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

1920s Shenango China Hotel Brazos Match Striker
1920s Shenango China Hotel Brazos Match Striker

1920s Shenango China Hotel Brazos Match Striker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The match holder has openings for accessing the rough strikers found on the sides of matchboxes, with an opening on the top side. 5.5 inches in diameter x 3.5 inches H Makers Marks ...

Category

1920s American International Style Matchbox Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs
Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs

$205Sale Price|65% Off

H 1.86 in W 1.82 in D 0.4 in

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with relief plant motifs and hinged lid with hanging ring.

Category

Early 20th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs surrounding monogram cartouche
Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs surrounding monogram cartouche

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs surrounding monogram cartouche

$245Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.26 in W 1.26 in D 0.4 in

Silver matchstick with relief plant motifs surrounding monogram cartouche

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with relief plant motifs surrounding a monogram card and hinged lid.

Category

Early 20th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Rattan match holder with engraved plant motifs and monogram
Rattan match holder with engraved plant motifs and monogram

Rattan match holder with engraved plant motifs and monogram

$385Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.42 in W 1.42 in D 0.4 in

Rattan match holder with engraved plant motifs and monogram

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox with engraved plant motifs surrounding a monogram card and hinged lid.

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

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

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

H 11.5 in W 9.34 in D 11.5 in

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 Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts
Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts

Silver planter with two suspended containers and cups, smooth body with cutouts

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox and cigarette case with Art Nouveau reliefs and hinged lid.

Category

19th Century European Matchbox Antique

Materials

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

Original patina in a dark green bronze. Matchbox holder intact and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear.

Category

Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Bronze

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box and Ashtrays
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box and Ashtrays

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Box and Ashtrays

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

Measures: Humidor: 8.38"W x 3.5"D x 2.13"H. Matchbox Holder: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 3.63"H. Ashtrays: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 0.63"H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

135oz/3.83kg Malachite Stone Beautifully Cut
135oz/3.83kg Malachite Stone Beautifully Cut

135oz/3.83kg Malachite Stone Beautifully Cut

$417

H 3.55 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in

135oz/3.83kg Malachite Stone Beautifully Cut

Located in Vienna, AT

The bottom of the stone was kept its natural raw finish. Matchbox for scale. Measurements: Height: 9cm Width: 22cm Depth: 21cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Matchbox Antique

Materials

Malachite

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling
FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

$3,496Sale Price|30% Off

H 5.25 in W 3.4 in D 0.43 in

FRONTIN-PARIS 1925 French Art-Deco Cigarette Case In 18Kt Gold And Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

The Atelier Frontin The silversmith atelier was founded by Adolphe Frontin a Parisian silversmith and maker of luxury objects, active from approximately 1888 to 1920, who produced i...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks

By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory

Located in Forney, TX

Impressed: 3388 A The lot comprising five pieces: 1 encrier (inkwell desk tray / inkstand); 1 ink blotter; Pair of (2) dainty candle holders, which at that time served the dual purp...

Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Matchbox Antique

Materials

Bronze

Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880
Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880

Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Lever opens against lid and front door to reveal open interior and matchbox. Match strike at front, cream plaque "Parlez Au Concierge."

Category

1880s French Matchbox Antique

Materials

Rosewood

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19th Century Victorian Stone And Silver Matchboxes
19th Century Victorian Stone And Silver Matchboxes

19th Century Victorian Stone And Silver Matchboxes

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Victorian stone and silver matchboxes. City of London 1888.

Category

1880s Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Edward Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Carved Jadeite Plaque
Edward Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Carved Jadeite Plaque

Edward Farmer Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder with Carved Jadeite Plaque

By Edward Farmer

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

Sterling Silver matchbox inset with carved Jadeite plaque by Edward Farmer of New York.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Biedermeier Smoking Table with Added Removable Tools 1860
Biedermeier Smoking Table with Added Removable Tools 1860

Biedermeier Smoking Table with Added Removable Tools 1860

Located in Berlin, DE

biedermeier table, colorful exotic and witty, contains a cigar cutter, ashtray, holder for matchbox, candleholder and cigar-can. fragile and frisky look, stabile statics.

Category

19th Century German Biedermeier Matchbox Antique

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table
Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 46 in D 20 in

Liquor Cabinet / Bar / Side table

Located in Toronto, ON

Exquisite piece of furniture.Crystal bottles, crystal shot glasses, crystal cigars holder, cigarettes holder and matchbox holder/ashtray are positioned in brass holders.

Category

Early 20th Century French Matchbox Antique

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Americana Folk Art Painted Wood Butler Smoking Stand with Tray
Americana Folk Art Painted Wood Butler Smoking Stand with Tray

Americana Folk Art Painted Wood Butler Smoking Stand with Tray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1930s Butler Smoking Stand with Original Paint holding a Wood Tray with a matchbox holder attached--vivid colors, Nicely painted Face--Great Aura.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood

Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910
Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910

Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910

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H 3.35 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in

Wooden Hand Painted Tobacco Box, circa 1910

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

On the lid of the box there is a hand painted decoration referring to its purpose - cigarettes and smoking equipment: lighter, branded cigar with band, short and long cigar, matchbox...

Category

1910s European Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood, Olive

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder
Silver Golf Matchbox Holder

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder

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H 2.75 in W 2 in D 1 in

Silver Golf Matchbox Holder

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Golf matchbox holder. Antique silver golfing matchbox holder.

Category

Early 1900s English Sporting Art Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Sheep's Foot Matchbox -1Y92
Antique Sheep's Foot Matchbox -1Y92

Antique Sheep's Foot Matchbox -1Y92

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H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 2.76 in

Antique Sheep's Foot Matchbox -1Y92

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The underside of the matchbox bears the inscription "Deponirt," indicating its origin and possible patent status.

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Matchbox Antique

Materials

Metal

Jugendstil Matchbox Holder by Ignatius Taschner
Jugendstil Matchbox Holder by Ignatius Taschner

Jugendstil Matchbox Holder by Ignatius Taschner

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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

Jugendstil Matchbox Holder by Ignatius Taschner

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The brass monkey, sitting on a triangular plate, holds the matchbox. This rare matchbox holder is still in very good condition.

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Matchbox Antique

Materials

Copper

black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder
black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder

black forest wooden carved dwarf matchbox holder

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a lovely carved wood dwarf with matchbox holder on his back. swiss, brienz ca. 1900.

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood

Large Oversized Antique Advertising Matchbox And Contents, 1920s
Large Oversized Antique Advertising Matchbox And Contents, 1920s

Large Oversized Antique Advertising Matchbox And Contents, 1920s

Located in Bristol, GB

VINTAGE ADVERTISING FOR ‘THE REGULAR IMPREGNATED SAFETY MATCH, JOSEPH FRANSES & CO LTD., LONDON’. A very large oversized maxbox and its contents, originally made as a shop advertis...

Category

1920s British Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood, Paper

Four Matchbox Holders of Silver '0.830', Early 20 Century
Four Matchbox Holders of Silver '0.830', Early 20 Century

Four Matchbox Holders of Silver '0.830', Early 20 Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four matchbox holders of silver (0.830), early 20 century.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Art Nouveau Vespa Matchbox Holder 14K Yellow Gold 1890's
Art Nouveau Vespa Matchbox Holder 14K Yellow Gold 1890's

Art Nouveau Vespa Matchbox Holder 14K Yellow Gold 1890's

Located in Fairfield, CT

Art Nouveau Vespa Matchbox Holder 14K Yellow Gold 1890's This 14k yellow gold vesta case, dating back to 1890, features intricate Art Nouveau design elements that highlight the craf...

Category

1890s Art Nouveau Matchbox Antique

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century
Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century

Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover by Hone Wo, Early 20th Century

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderful Chinese export silver matchbox holder or cover, by Hone Wo, early 20th century, China.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Matchbox Cover / Go-To-Bed, Chester 1902
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Matchbox Cover / Go-To-Bed, Chester 1902

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Matchbox Cover / Go-To-Bed, Chester 1902

By Adie & Lovekin

Located in Bath, GB

A charming little matchbox cover mounted with a miniature chamberstick to act as a Go-To-Bed, using a match or tiny taper.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Equestrian Themed Bronze Matchbox with Hinged Top, Early 20th Century
French Equestrian Themed Bronze Matchbox with Hinged Top, Early 20th Century

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-strike at the front

Category

Late 19th Century French Edwardian Matchbox Antique

Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light
Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light

Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful scratch built mini task lamp with matchbox wooden base, England circa 1930. - Simple, raw, industrial looking lamp, with the most amazing decorative leaf detail to the ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Matchbox Antique

Materials

Glass, Pine

Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand
Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand

Wonderful Vintage German Steel Nautical Viking Ship Smoke Stand

Located in Highwood, IL

Although, I have seen many smoke stands, never have I seen one as stylish and detailed as this one with its matchbox holder, ashtray, and rest. ** The length and depth below are f...

Category

Early 20th Century German Matchbox Antique

Materials

Steel

1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W
1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W

1920s Vintage Etched Sterling Silver Cigarette and Match Holder Signed with W

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It has an Art Deco style holder and a matchbox holder on the left side. This a wonderful addition to a collector of vintage tobacciana or a lover of art deco pieces.

Category

1920s Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & CO. Antique Solid Gold 1925 Gunther Match Box
TIFFANY & CO. Antique Solid Gold 1925 Gunther Match Box

TIFFANY & CO. Antique Solid Gold 1925 Gunther Match Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Possibly once belonged to former US Ambassador to Romania, Franklin Mott Gunther. From 1925. The matchbox has a coat of arms and the phrasing: Umbra Non Soli Cedit, roughly translate...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

18k Gold

Majolica Candleholder by Wilhelm Schiller & Son Art Nouveau, Bohemia, circa 1900
Majolica Candleholder by Wilhelm Schiller & Son Art Nouveau, Bohemia, circa 1900

Majolica Candleholder by Wilhelm Schiller & Son Art Nouveau, Bohemia, circa 1900

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

It also includes a very nice additional gimmick: A match holder, means you can put on your matchbox and it stays open for easy removal. A rare piece of Majolica out of the famous wor...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Matchbox Antique

Materials

Majolica

Rare Antique Black Forest Match Strike, Monkey with Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Rare Antique Black Forest Match Strike, Monkey with Glass Eyes, circa 1900

Rare Antique Black Forest Match Strike, Monkey with Glass Eyes, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

The monkey holds a brass matchbox holder on the back with a putt to the top and strikes being revealed on both sides, to the front the monkey holds a brass dish for the spent matches.

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

Unusual 19th Century English Treen Folk Art Match Box
Unusual 19th Century English Treen Folk Art Match Box

Unusual 19th Century English Treen Folk Art Match Box

Located in London, GB

Unusual 19th century English treen Folk Art match box A unique example of a late 19th century English treen hand carved Folk Art matchbox, In the form of a small house. A simple yet...

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1880s British Folk Art Matchbox Antique

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Pine

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh
Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set in Brass and Varnish from Marrakesh

Located in Milano, IT

The set consists of a gold and blue round tray, four coasters or ashtrays, with its object to carry them, a lighter, a cigar holder with matchbox, and a tea box. The tray is wide an...

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Early 1900s Moroccan Bessarabian Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Style Metal Candlestick by Goberg -1Y93
Art Nouveau Style Metal Candlestick by Goberg -1Y93

Art Nouveau Style Metal Candlestick by Goberg -1Y93

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The base is adorned with a stylized floral motif, while the upper section tapers gracefully to accommodate a candle. A convenient matchbox holder is incorporated into the base, addin...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Matchbox Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Regency English Spill Vases, Early 19th Century
Antique Pair of Royal Blue Regency English Spill Vases, Early 19th Century

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Regency English Spill Vases, Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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1820s English Regency Matchbox Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Derby Spill Vases, circa 1900
Antique Pair of Royal Blue Derby Spill Vases, circa 1900

Antique Pair of Royal Blue Derby Spill Vases, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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Early 1900s English Matchbox Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Coalport Spill Vases Early 19th Century
Antique Pair of Coalport Spill Vases Early 19th Century

Antique Pair of Coalport Spill Vases Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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1810s English Matchbox Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Lesney Die Cast Matchbox Series Toys, circa 1960
Lesney Die Cast Matchbox Series Toys, circa 1960

Lesney Die Cast Matchbox Series Toys, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: Price is for the pair. Matchbox series "No. 4 Major Pack" Shovel and "No. 30 8 Wheel Crane" metal toys.

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Matchbox Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s
Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

Antique Vienna Bronze Desk Paperweight Matchbox, circa 1880s

Located in New York, NY

in Vienna, Austria, this unique objet d'art is actually a very functional item - a desk paperweight with a secret compartment, serving as matchbox. It could be also very convenient f...

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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Matchbox Antique

Materials

Bronze

Shagreen Match Box
Shagreen Match Box

Shagreen Match Box

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H 1.38 in W 3 in D 2.25 in

Shagreen Match Box

Located in New York, NY

Bone trimmed celadon galuchat match box with three strike voids and paper covered match cartridge; a chic little stingray matchbox. England, early 20th century. Dimension: 3" L x 2...

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Early 20th Century English Matchbox Antique

Materials

Shagreen

Art Deco Streamline Machine Age Climax Train Car Ash Tray Stand
Art Deco Streamline Machine Age Climax Train Car Ash Tray Stand

Art Deco Streamline Machine Age Climax Train Car Ash Tray Stand

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Art Deco train car solid steel, nickel and satin black painted ash tray stand with matchbox holder and handle. A strong styling statement from the period of train cars and Industrial...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Steel

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Box
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Box

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Box

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This rare and charming sterling silver Art Nouveau matchbox dates to the 1880s and exemplifies the organic elegance of the era’s design aesthetic.

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1880s American Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Enamel & Brass Match Box Cover
Vintage Enamel & Brass Match Box Cover

Vintage Enamel & Brass Match Box Cover

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H 1.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in

Vintage Enamel & Brass Match Box Cover

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare vintage enamel and brass matchbox cover, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good condition with a rich patina and measures 4.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H.

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Early 20th Century German Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Nice Napoleon III period desk set, consisting of a mailbox, a box for pens and pencils and a matchbox, all on a tray. The set is decorated in Chinese lacquer, on the mailbox is repre...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Matchbox Antique

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Donald Deskey Christmas Card, circa 1926
Rare Donald Deskey Christmas Card, circa 1926

Rare Donald Deskey Christmas Card, circa 1926

By Donald Deskey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

(see photo) Similar graphics were used on matchboxes circa 1926-1927.,pictured in Donald Deskey Book by David Hanks and Jennifer Tohr.

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1920s American Matchbox Antique

Materials

Paper

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Cigar Box or Humidor
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Cigar Box or Humidor

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Cigar Box or Humidor

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period cigar box or humidor with duel matchbox and match stick holders By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on pat...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

The Bear can hold your writing instrument, also has a matchbox holder on the backside, the small brass bowl can hold your paperclips or is a nice catchall.

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1890s German Black Forest Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique 20th Century British Solid Silver Two-Tier Cigar Box, Asprey & Co c.1920
Antique 20th Century British Solid Silver Two-Tier Cigar Box, Asprey & Co c.1920

Antique 20th Century British Solid Silver Two-Tier Cigar Box, Asprey & Co c.1920

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The bottom compartment, designed for cigars, has a partially raised hinged cover that supports a smaller hinged matchbox. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1920 ...

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1920s British Other Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Hugo Berger Goberg German Arts & Crafts Industrial Iron Chamberstick
Hugo Berger Goberg German Arts & Crafts Industrial Iron Chamberstick

Hugo Berger Goberg German Arts & Crafts Industrial Iron Chamberstick

By Goberg

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The base also has an attached matchbox holder. The chamberstick is applied with simple yet effective decoration and has all the characteristics of a hand crafted piece.

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1910s German Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Iron

Royal Doulton Decorative Plates Featuring Charles Dana Gibson Illustrations
Royal Doulton Decorative Plates Featuring Charles Dana Gibson Illustrations

Royal Doulton Decorative Plates Featuring Charles Dana Gibson Illustrations

Located in Sheffield, MA

She was celebrated in story and song; clothes were named for her, and her image appeared on pillows, tablecloths, ashtrays, matchboxes, fans and even satirized as the perfect wallpap...

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Early 20th Century English Matchbox Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of Green and Gilt Regency English Beaker Matchpots, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Green and Gilt Regency English Beaker Matchpots, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Green and Gilt Regency English Beaker Matchpots, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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1820s English Regency Matchbox Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Royal Crown Derby Imari Trumpet Shaped Spill Vases, 1919
Antique Pair of Royal Crown Derby Imari Trumpet Shaped Spill Vases, 1919

Antique Pair of Royal Crown Derby Imari Trumpet Shaped Spill Vases, 1919

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Some examples of spill vases have a rectangular holder for a matchbox, which allowed the user to light a single splint, or sliver of wood with the match and use the spill to transfer...

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1910s English Matchbox Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox
Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox

Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox

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H 6.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Silver Cigar, Cigarette and Matchbox

Located in London, GB

Silver cigar, cigarette and matchbox dated London 1895, makers James Samuel Bell and Louis Willmott.

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19th Century English Matchbox Antique

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Novelty Silver Matchbox Cover 'Scratch Me '
Edwardian Novelty Silver Matchbox Cover 'Scratch Me '

Edwardian Novelty Silver Matchbox Cover 'Scratch Me '

By Andrew Barrett & Son

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A comical Edwardian novelty silver Matchbox Cover standing on four ball feet, the cover with cut out silhouette of a pig going to Cork and engraved with the legend "Scratch Me&q...

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Early 20th Century English Matchbox Antique

Enamel Wall Applique

Enamel Wall Applique

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H 15.375 in W 9.625 in D 4.25 in

Enamel Wall Applique

Located in Long Island City, NY

A decorated enamel wall applique containing a mirror, candle holder, matchbox holder and shelf. Design attributed to the School of Peter Behrens.

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Early 20th Century German Matchbox Antique

Benno Meyer Hammered Bronze Bauhaus Era Desk Set
Benno Meyer Hammered Bronze Bauhaus Era Desk Set

Benno Meyer Hammered Bronze Bauhaus Era Desk Set

By Benno Meyer

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful hammered bronze desk set, comprising desk tray, cigarette holder/ashtray, matchbox holder, storage jar, letter tray and letter opener.

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Matchbox Antique

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron Tobacco Accessories Attributed to Hugo Berger for Goberg
Wrought Iron Tobacco Accessories Attributed to Hugo Berger for Goberg

Wrought Iron Tobacco Accessories Attributed to Hugo Berger for Goberg

By Goberg

Located in Janvry, Essonne

A hammered wrought iron,pressed steel & brass tobacco necessary representing a servant.The head being an ashtray,one hand holding a candlestick,the other holding a matchbox support.T...

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

An Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Smoking Set Emperor Haile Selassie

An Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Smoking Set Emperor Haile Selassie

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Smoking Set, comprising three pieces: a cigarette holder, a matchbox and a cigarette case, each detailed with rose-cut diamonds and the insignia of the r...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Matchbox Antique

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Sterling Silver and Glass Cigar Cigarette Humidor Smoking Set
Sterling Silver and Glass Cigar Cigarette Humidor Smoking Set

Sterling Silver and Glass Cigar Cigarette Humidor Smoking Set

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Comprising of two cigarette/cigar boxes with gilded interior, three ashtrays two of which have matchbox holders and two cigarillo clippers. Each piece has the engraved monogram &qu...

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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Matchbox Antique

Victorian Oak Novelty Delivery Van Smoker's Cabinet dated 1897
Victorian Oak Novelty Delivery Van Smoker's Cabinet dated 1897

Victorian Oak Novelty Delivery Van Smoker's Cabinet dated 1897

Located in London, GB

With removable brass carriage lamps, spoke wheels and other brass fitments, the top opens to reveal a pressed metal ashtray and matchbox holder above two cedar wood lined compartment...

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19th Century British Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

Tunbridge Sewing Box
Tunbridge Sewing Box

Tunbridge Sewing Box

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H 4.25 in W 9 in D 6 in

Tunbridge Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Also included is a small matchbox with buttons and beads inside, and a needle packet by JAs Smith & Son.

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19th Century British Matchbox Antique

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder
Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder

Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder

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H 1.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

ABOUT ITEM Early 19th C. French Brass Matchbox Holder. Vito has mentioned the origin of this box was most likely placed on the mantle to light the fireplace.

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Early 19th Century Matchbox Antique

Materials

Brass

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Matchbox Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

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