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Boxing Match

Boxing Match

By Hermine David

Located in New York, NY

Hermine David, drypoint and engraving, Boxing Match, circa 1927, signed and numbered in pencil, lower margin.

Category

1920s Realist Antique Matches

Materials

Engraving, Drypoint

Monkey Match Holder
Monkey Match Holder

Monkey Match Holder

By Christophe Fratin

Located in PARIS, FR

Monkey Match Holder by Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) Bronze with nuanced brown patina Signed on the base "Fratin" Old edition cast France circa 1850 height 14,5 cm width 10 cm dep...

Category

Mid-19th Century French School Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

Bowling Match, 1905
Bowling Match, 1905

Bowling Match, 1905

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed and Dated Lower Right

Category

Early 1900s Antique Matches

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ceramic Golf Match Holder
Ceramic Golf Match Holder

Ceramic Golf Match Holder

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Ceramic Golf Match Holder. A rare golf match or vesta holder with colour golfing scene to the front showing a pencil golf bag full of hickory golf clubs, transfer image with hand fin...

Category

1880s British Sporting Art Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

English Victorian Boxing Match Lithograph
English Victorian Boxing Match Lithograph

English Victorian Boxing Match Lithograph

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian oak framed colored lithograph of championship boxing match (Jem Wards The Great Fight between Tom Sayers and J.C.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Oak

Antique Apollinaris Ceramic Match Striker
Antique Apollinaris Ceramic Match Striker

Antique Apollinaris Ceramic Match Striker

Located in Northport, MI

A charming early 20th-century ceramic match striker featuring bold Apollinaris advertising graphics in deep cobalt blue.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Edwardian Match Strikes
Pair of Edwardian Match Strikes

Pair of Edwardian Match Strikes

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of Edwardian threaded glass match strikes. The tops of the strikes are capped in silver, but with the years of polishing, the hallmarks have been rubbed off.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

Dubonnet French Ceramic Match Striker
Dubonnet French Ceramic Match Striker

Dubonnet French Ceramic Match Striker

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Parisian café match striker and keeper. Made to advertise Dubonnet and the Grand Prix of 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Scottish Painted Brass Match Holder
Scottish Painted Brass Match Holder

Scottish Painted Brass Match Holder

Located in Savannah, GA

A Victorian brass match holder painted with Scottish castle and landscape, late 19th century. 6 inches wide by 2 inches deep by 9 ½ inches tall

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Brass

French Inkwell and Match Holder
French Inkwell and Match Holder

French Inkwell and Match Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

This exquisite French enamel and bronze inkwell and match holder set, adorned with hand-painted figures, is a stunning piece of functional art.

Category

1880s French Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Gold Russian Matches Lighter
Antique Gold Russian Matches Lighter

Antique Gold Russian Matches Lighter

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique matches lighter made in st petersburg 1900/1907.c during the imperial russian era this rare piece of jewelry is hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and st petersbur...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Matches

Materials

14k Gold

Four Matched Antique Garden Urns
Four Matched Antique Garden Urns

Four Matched Antique Garden Urns

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A group of four charming antique cast iron garden Campana urns. Identical in design with one of a larger scale, these time-worn Victorian urns will make an elegant addition to garde...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Metal, Iron

Matched Pair of American Commodes
Matched Pair of American Commodes

Matched Pair of American Commodes

Located in Stamford, CT

A matched pair of American commodes with very interesting bookmatched mahogany drawer fronts and tops.

Category

19th Century American Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany

Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Striker
Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Striker

Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Striker

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Parisian café ceramic match striker and holder. Decorated with a red line around the top and middle, with red and black writing on the base.  

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Boot Match Striker, Circa 1890
Majolica Boot Match Striker, Circa 1890

Majolica Boot Match Striker, Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica boot match striker circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Rustic Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

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

A Match Striker made by the Shenango China Company, for the Texas Hotel Supply Company in Houston for use in the dining room and lobby of The Brazos Hotel, circa 1920s.

Category

1920s American International Style Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Matched Pair of Early Victorian Side Tables
Matched Pair of Early Victorian Side Tables

Matched Pair of Early Victorian Side Tables

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Matched pair of early Victorian decorated side tables.

Category

19th Century English Antique Matches

Materials

Wood, Paint

The Happy Consultation, or Modern Match
The Happy Consultation, or Modern Match

The Happy Consultation, or Modern Match

Located in Santa Monica, CA

EIGHTEENTH CENTURY BRITISH CARICATURE THE HAPPY CONSULTATION, or MODERN MATCH, 1769 (DG 4335) Engraving, very good impression.

Category

1760s Old Masters Antique Matches

Materials

Engraving

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe
Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe

Antique Sterling Silver Repoussé Vesta / Match Safe

Located in San Diego, CA

The hinged lid opens cleanly and the underside retains the original match striker. Interior rim marked “STERLING” with additional maker’s marks.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage sterling silver match safe, Art Deco
Vintage sterling silver match safe, Art Deco

Vintage sterling silver match safe, Art Deco

Located in NEWARK, GB

A lovely old sterling silver match book cover. A good solid piece, made from sterling silver it is designed to slip over your match box to protect from the elements and also add a t...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Enamel Match Holder and Striker
French Enamel Match Holder and Striker

French Enamel Match Holder and Striker

Located in Houston, TX

The lid has a strike patch on the top for lighting matches and lifts to reveal the stored matches.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Matches

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Victorian Ceramic and Sterling Silver Match Striker
Victorian Ceramic and Sterling Silver Match Striker

Victorian Ceramic and Sterling Silver Match Striker

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

By virtue of its size and weight, this versatile match striker could be utilised as a paperweight.

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Matched Pair of 19th Century Plate Racks
Matched Pair of 19th Century Plate Racks

Matched Pair of 19th Century Plate Racks

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Matched pair of 19th Century plate racks in original grey paint from Halsingland, Sweden.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Matches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vesta, 1861
19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vesta, 1861

19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vesta, 1861

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 1861 Dutch Silver match vesta in octagonal shape with floral and leaf pattern engraved.

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe Collection
19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe Collection

19th Century Sterling Silver Match Safe Collection

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Collection of five ornate 19th century sterling silver match safes. All with decorative Art nouveau and foliate designs and some monogrammed.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Matched Pair Of Federal Mahogany Servers
Matched Pair Of Federal Mahogany Servers

Matched Pair Of Federal Mahogany Servers

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a rectangular top over a long drawer and a pair of small drawers all with wood knobs surrounding an arched apron. All flanked by reeded carving and each with circular taper...

Category

1820s American Federal Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss carved match holder with a cat with glass eyes seated beside a pitcher.

Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Matches

Materials

Wood

Matched Pair Of Staffordshire Pottery Lions
Matched Pair Of Staffordshire Pottery Lions

Matched Pair Of Staffordshire Pottery Lions

Located in Essex, MA

Staffordshire lions one mid 19th century and on late 19th century. Both seated and well painted.Oval bases with green shrubbery.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Matches

Materials

Pottery

Edwardian English Glass and Silver Match Strike
Edwardian English Glass and Silver Match Strike

Edwardian English Glass and Silver Match Strike

Located in High Point, NC

This lovely match striker has a silver top, which has been well polished and loved over the years.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder
French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder

French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A decoupaged and lacquered metal match book holder, circa mid-late 19th Century, France.

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Matches

Materials

Metal

Dubonnet French Ceramic Match Strikers - a Pair
Dubonnet French Ceramic Match Strikers - a Pair

Dubonnet French Ceramic Match Strikers - a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Dimensions per match striker.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Silver Golfing Match Safe, Vesta Case
Antique Silver Golfing Match Safe, Vesta Case

Antique Silver Golfing Match Safe, Vesta Case

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Golf Vesta case A round antique silver golfing match safe with striker on the bottom. The match holder is embossed with a golfing scene of a male golfer in his back swing watched by...

Category

Early 1900s English Sporting Art Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

2 Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 19th Century
2 Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 19th Century

2 Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 19th Century

Located in Delft, NL

2 Dutch Silver Match Vestas, 19th Century 2 Silver match vestas, Dutch silver, Silver Hallmarked with the "Sword" used from 1814-1906.

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Strikers - a Pair
Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Strikers - a Pair

Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Strikers - a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Dimensions per match striker.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Small Antique Glass Match Striker, English C.1920
Small Antique Glass Match Striker, English C.1920

Small Antique Glass Match Striker, English C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful ribbed glass match striker Unusual shape Good condition. Free UK shipping

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Glass

Large Antique Glass Match Striker, English C.1920
Large Antique Glass Match Striker, English C.1920

Large Antique Glass Match Striker, English C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful ribbed glass match striker Good size Good condition. Free UK shipping

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Glass

Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs
Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs

Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs

Located in London, GB

These beautifully simple yet gracefully shaped matched pair of Yew wood arm chairs feature hooped backs and arm rails with central pierced ornate back splats.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Matches

Materials

Yew

Fine Matched Pair of C1810s Regency Pot Cupboards
Fine Matched Pair of C1810s Regency Pot Cupboards

Fine Matched Pair of C1810s Regency Pot Cupboards

Located in London, GB

Superb Matched Pair of Mahogany Pot Cupboards Rectangular Top Raised on Turned Tapering Legs The interior with original Slatted Bases Original Gilt Brass Handles English C1810

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany

Two Dutch Mahogany And Satinwood Match Safes
Two Dutch Mahogany And Satinwood Match Safes

Two Dutch Mahogany And Satinwood Match Safes

Located in Essex, MA

Meant to hang on a wall. Barrel shape with alternating woods. Lift lid and cutout back to hang on a wall. Commonly referred to as treen ware.

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique French SUC Simon Match Holder With Striker
Antique French SUC Simon Match Holder With Striker

Antique French SUC Simon Match Holder With Striker

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The ribbed center is used for striking matches that are stored inside the top. Base reads SUC Simon Puissant Digestif.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique French CORDEVANT LAON Match Holder With Striker
Antique French CORDEVANT LAON Match Holder With Striker

Antique French CORDEVANT LAON Match Holder With Striker

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The ribbed base is used for striking matches that are stored inside the top. Reads CORDEVANT LAON Porcelaines Faiences Verreries Gros Detail.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

A Matched Pair of Ceramic Pearlware Cow Creamers
A Matched Pair of Ceramic Pearlware Cow Creamers

A Matched Pair of Ceramic Pearlware Cow Creamers

Located in London, GB

An early nineteenth century matched pair of pearlware cow creamers, the first with black and red patches and the other purple and red, both mounted on a grassy mound with curling tai...

Category

19th Century English Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and glass match striker has a globular form. The surface of the glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a...

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique glass and silver match striker, in sterling standard, has a globular form.

Category

1910s British Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

By Herbert Bushell & Co Ltd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English glass and sterling silver match striker. This exceptional antique sterling silver and glass match striker has a globula...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique silver and glass match striker has a globular form. The surface of the glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker.

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Engraving, The Cricket Match, Between Sussex & Kent At Brighton
Engraving, The Cricket Match, Between Sussex & Kent At Brighton

Engraving, The Cricket Match, Between Sussex & Kent At Brighton

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The engraving is presented in its original glazed oak frame with gold slip and titled "The Cricket Match, between Sussex & Kent, at Brighton". The scene depicts a fictitious matc...

Category

19th Century British Sporting Art Antique Matches

Materials

Paper

1920s Syracuse China Adams Pattern Match Holder Ash Tray
1920s Syracuse China Adams Pattern Match Holder Ash Tray

1920s Syracuse China Adams Pattern Match Holder Ash Tray

By Syracuse China

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Syracuse China Company, a combination match box holder and ash tray, in their Adams pattern, circa 1926-1929.

Category

1920s American International Style Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Matched Pair French Pedestals Stands Ormolu Marble Parquetry
Matched Pair French Pedestals Stands Ormolu Marble Parquetry

Matched Pair French Pedestals Stands Ormolu Marble Parquetry

Located in London, GB

Matched Pair French Pedestals Stands Ormolu Marble Parquetry French, Early 20th Century Height 115cm, width 40/42cm, depth 31/33cm This elegant pair of early 20th century pedestal...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Matches

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Folk Art Match Photo Frame.
Early 20th Century Folk Art Match Photo Frame.

Early 20th Century Folk Art Match Photo Frame.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Early 20th Century Folk Art Match Photo Frame. Early 20th century folk art photo frame made from matches.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Matches

Materials

Wood

The Village Cricket Match, 18th/19th Century English School
The Village Cricket Match, 18th/19th Century English School

The Village Cricket Match, 18th/19th Century English School

Located in Liphook, GB

The Village Cricket Match, 18th/19th Century English School - Indistinctly Signed 18th 19th Century English School Rural Village Cricket match, oil on panel, signed.

Category

19th Century Antique Matches

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The University Cricket Match, 19th Century - English School - Signed
The University Cricket Match, 19th Century - English School - Signed

The University Cricket Match, 19th Century - English School - Signed

Located in Liphook, GB

The University Cricket Match, 19th Century English School Large 19th Century English University Cricket Match, oil on canvas, Early and important extensive view of an English Unive...

Category

19th Century Antique Matches

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Arrival of The Queen, Shooting Match
The Arrival of The Queen, Shooting Match

The Arrival of The Queen, Shooting Match

By Roger Fenton

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Inscribed 'Photographed by R. Fenton', titled, on front of mount. On the original mount with title and photographer’s credit.

Category

19th Century Antique Matches

Matched Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Footstools
Matched Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Footstools

Matched Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Footstools

Located in London, GB

A fine matched pair of eighteenth century giltwood footstools of oval form, with carved guilloche decoration to the seat rail, intersected with paterae above four gadrooned and taper...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Matches

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Ceramic Advertising Apollinaris Match Holder Striker
Antique French Ceramic Advertising Apollinaris Match Holder Striker

Antique French Ceramic Advertising Apollinaris Match Holder Striker

Located in Montreal, QC

Antique Hand crafted Ceramic Advertising Apollinaris Match Holder. They were necessary both to light a stove and a kerosene lamp.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Matched Pair of Edwardian Milk Glass Shop Signs
Matched Pair of Edwardian Milk Glass Shop Signs

Matched Pair of Edwardian Milk Glass Shop Signs

Located in London, GB

Matched pair of Edwardian milk glass shop signs.

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Milk Glass

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Matches Mary

George Benjamin LuksMatches Mary, circa 1905

Unavailable

H 36.25 in W 30.25 in

Matches Mary

By George Benjamin Luks

Located in New York, NY

signed George Luks, lower left

Category

Early 1900s Ashcan School Antique Matches

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Standing match holder
Standing match holder

Standing match holder

Unavailable

H 36 in W 8.5 in

Standing match holder

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Standing iron painted decorative match holder

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Matches

Match Holder Sterling Silver
Match Holder Sterling Silver

Match Holder Sterling Silver

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in

Match Holder Sterling Silver

Located in Palermo, IT

Match holder sterling silver, USA marks with silver chain.

Category

Early 1900s Central American Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver matches box
Sterling silver matches box

Sterling silver matches box

Unavailable

H 7.09 in

Sterling silver matches box

Located in Madrid, ES

A horse feet and sterling silver mount and matches box ,victorian period and style,England,19th century, 2000$

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Matches

Swedish Silver Match Box Holder
Swedish Silver Match Box Holder

Swedish Silver Match Box Holder

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 1.58 in

Swedish Silver Match Box Holder

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Swedish silver match box holder, Maker's mark CAK Hallmarked 1915, 6.6 ounces, 187 grams,.

Category

1910s Swedish Other Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

English Match Striker, circa 1900
English Match Striker, circa 1900

English Match Striker, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 2.5 in Dm 3 in

English Match Striker, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Small English glass match striker with silver plated collar.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Matches

A Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
A Matched Pair of Gold Earrings

A Matched Pair of Gold Earrings

Unavailable

H 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in

A Matched Pair of Gold Earrings

Located in London, GB

A matched pair of gold earrings, each made of a wire elongated hoop culminating with a teardrop turquoise cabochon.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Matches

Materials

Gold

Matched pair Gillows work- occasional tables.
Matched pair Gillows work- occasional tables.

Matched pair Gillows work- occasional tables.

Unavailable

H 29 in W 28 in D 9 in

Matched pair Gillows work- occasional tables.

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Belfast, IE

A superb matched pair of Gillows rosewood - mahogany work or end tables.

Category

1840s English Regency Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Match Striker with Silver Banding
Antique Match Striker with Silver Banding

Antique Match Striker with Silver Banding

Unavailable

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Antique Match Striker with Silver Banding

Located in London, London

Antique match striker with silver banding. Made in 1894.

Category

19th Century Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

Matched Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases
Matched Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases

Matched Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases

Unavailable

H 12 in Dm 5.75 in

Matched Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases

Located in New York, NY

A matched pair of Japanese cloisonne vases in exactly the same shape and size, but with different colors and design patterns.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Matches

Materials

Metal

Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe
Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe

Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe

Unavailable

H 8 in W 4.88 in D 1.75 in

Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe

Located in Cookeville, TN

We are offering a unique early 20th century ceramic hunting theme match safe with polychromed enamel decoration. A rabbit and bird are hanging upside down after the hunt, just above ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Matched Pair of Blue Baluster Vases
Matched Pair of Blue Baluster Vases

Matched Pair of Blue Baluster Vases

Unavailable

H 15.75 in Dm 9 in

Matched Pair of Blue Baluster Vases

Located in London, GB

A matched pair of 19th century blue baluster vases

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Matches

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Victorian Match Strikes

Set of Three Victorian Match Strikes

Unavailable

H 2.5 in Dm 3 in

Set of Three Victorian Match Strikes

Located in Austin, TX

Set of three Victorian match strikes with silver fittings. The largest is 3" in diameter and 2.5" tall, medium size is 2.5" diameter and 2.25" tall, the smallest 2" diameter, 1.5" tall.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

Antique Gold Match Safe/Pill Box
Antique Gold Match Safe/Pill Box

Antique Gold Match Safe/Pill Box

Unavailable

W 1 in L 2.33 in

Antique Gold Match Safe/Pill Box

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully textured hinged match safe. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. Allover nailhead pattern. 2 1/3" x 1."

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Matches

Materials

14k Gold

Matched Pair of Walligraph Anglepoise Lights
Matched Pair of Walligraph Anglepoise Lights

Matched Pair of Walligraph Anglepoise Lights

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 6.7 in

Matched Pair of Walligraph Anglepoise Lights

By Walligraph

Located in London, GB

A matched pair of 1930s wall or desk mounted Anglepoise lights.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Antique Gunmetal  and Copper Match Safe
Antique Gunmetal  and Copper Match Safe

Antique Gunmetal and Copper Match Safe

Unavailable

W 1.75 in L 2 in

Antique Gunmetal and Copper Match Safe

Located in New York, NY

Antique match safe: gunmetal, with applied copper horse and rider.

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Matches

Materials

Turquoise, Base Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe
Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe

Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe

Unavailable

W 1.33 in L 2 in

Antique Sterling Silver Snake Match Safe

Located in New York, NY

A great figural sterling silver match safe. A double-sided representation of a snake.

Category

1890s American Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hellenistic Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
Hellenistic Matched Pair of Gold Earrings

Hellenistic Matched Pair of Gold Earrings

Unavailable

H 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in

Hellenistic Matched Pair of Gold Earrings

Located in London, GB

A Hellenistic matching pair of gold earrings that exude beauty and elegance. The delicate filigree work, coupled with the spherical baubles at each point of the radiating design, sho...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hellenistic Antique Matches

Materials

Gold

Matched pair of Continental school watercolours
Matched pair of Continental school watercolours

Matched pair of Continental school watercolours

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sailing vessels on an Alpine lake. Each monogrammed lower right EE.

Category

19th Century Antique Matches

Bronze Age Matched Pair of Gold Earrings
Bronze Age Matched Pair of Gold Earrings

Bronze Age Matched Pair of Gold Earrings

Unavailable

H 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in

Bronze Age Matched Pair of Gold Earrings

Located in London, GB

A Bronze Age, matched pair of gold earrings. Each piece is characterised by hollow-formed construction.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Matches

Materials

Gold

Glass Silver Globe Match Striker, 20th Century
Glass Silver Globe Match Striker, 20th Century

Glass Silver Globe Match Striker, 20th Century

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Large clear glass match striker with a sterling silver engraved top by Birmingham silversmith John Grinsell & Sons.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Splendid Regency Matched Pair of Maple Etageres
Splendid Regency Matched Pair of Maple Etageres

Splendid Regency Matched Pair of Maple Etageres

Unavailable

H 32.75 in W 27 in D 15 in

Splendid Regency Matched Pair of Maple Etageres

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A splendid Regency matched pair of maple etageres; the rectangular top of the three graduating tiers with ebony stringing and ornate brass carrying handles to either side, raised on ...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Matches

Victorian Era Matched Set of Gold Bangles
Victorian Era Matched Set of Gold Bangles

Victorian Era Matched Set of Gold Bangles

Located in Austin, TX

Matched pair of Victorian era bracelets circa 1860.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

14k Gold

Perfectly matched Sleeping Beauty heart shape Turquoise  necklace
Perfectly matched Sleeping Beauty heart shape Turquoise  necklace

Perfectly matched Sleeping Beauty heart shape Turquoise necklace

Located in Miami, FL

33grams of 18k white gold turquoise necklace with perfect matched heart shape turquoise stones

Category

17th Century American Contemporary Antique Matches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Matched Pair of French Japanese Style Table
Matched Pair of French Japanese Style Table

Matched Pair of French Japanese Style Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 17 in D 17 in

Matched Pair of French Japanese Style Table

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Chulmleigh, Devon

Top quality pair of tables in very well carved beech with bronze mounts after design by g viardot, one stamped perret and vibart, maison de bamboo Paris.

Category

1880s French Japonisme Antique Matches

Materials

Griotte Marble

American Advertising Art Match Safe Men's Jeans
American Advertising Art Match Safe Men's Jeans

American Advertising Art Match Safe Men's Jeans

Unavailable

H 2.88 in W 1.38 in D 0.75 in

American Advertising Art Match Safe Men's Jeans

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an advertising piece for Yondorf Brothers clothiers and furnishers.

Category

19th Century American Antique Matches

Materials

Metal

Matched Pair of Small-Scale Windsor Armchairs
Matched Pair of Small-Scale Windsor Armchairs

Matched Pair of Small-Scale Windsor Armchairs

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in

Matched Pair of Small-Scale Windsor Armchairs

Located in Stonington, CT

Each with dished seats, spindle backs centering a pierced splat and with arched arm supports and bowed stretchers. Yew and elm. English, circa 1800-1810. Ask us about our re...

Category

19th Century English Antique Matches

Materials

Elm, Yew

ANTOINE DURENNE Matched French Cast Iron Cupid
ANTOINE DURENNE Matched French Cast Iron Cupid

ANTOINE DURENNE Matched French Cast Iron Cupid

By Antoine Durenne Foundry

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ca. 19th Century A pair of 19th Century cast iron cupid figures. Two separate castings marked ‘Antoine Durenne’ of Sommevoire, France. Both figures take on a sultry and confident sta...

Category

19th Century French Antique Matches

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand Carved Wood Boot Match Holder Striker
Antique Hand Carved Wood Boot Match Holder Striker

Antique Hand Carved Wood Boot Match Holder Striker

Unavailable

H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Antique Hand Carved Wood Boot Match Holder Striker

Located in Seguin, TX

Circa 1890's hand carved wood match striker and holder. In the shape of 17th Century syle boot, think 3 Muskateers.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XIV Antique Matches

Materials

Wood

1920s English Matched Pair Burl Walnut Bedside Cabinets
1920s English Matched Pair Burl Walnut Bedside Cabinets

1920s English Matched Pair Burl Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Matched pair walnut bedside cabinets This matched pair walnut bedside cabinets were made circa 1920 using the George I design.

Category

1920s English Georgian Antique Matches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Matched Set gold buckle bangle Bracelets
Antique Victorian Matched Set gold buckle bangle Bracelets

Antique Victorian Matched Set gold buckle bangle Bracelets

Located in Austin, TX

Victorian era matched set gold buckle bangles, 14k gold. The matched set together is a rare find.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

14k Gold

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Safe Pendant Necklace
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Safe Pendant Necklace

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Match Safe Pendant Necklace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This beautifully executed antique match safe was originally used to safely carry wooden stick matches.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Matched Pair of 19th Century Mahogany 'Coaching' Tables
Matched Pair of 19th Century Mahogany 'Coaching' Tables

Matched Pair of 19th Century Mahogany 'Coaching' Tables

Located in Cambridge, GB

A matched pair of 19th century mahogany 'coaching' tables; the centrally-hinged folding tops mounted on pivoted stands with serpentine legs and turned stretchers.

Category

19th Century English Antique Matches

Matched Pair of George iv Irish Wine Coolers
Matched Pair of George iv Irish Wine Coolers

Matched Pair of George iv Irish Wine Coolers

Unavailable

H 21 in W 26.5 in D 18.5 in

Matched Pair of George iv Irish Wine Coolers

By Mack, Williams & Gibton

Located in Dublin port, IE

A matched pair of Irish George IV wine coolers, the rectangular hinged tops above a lead lined interior, with tapered and panelled bodies flanked by twisted columns finished with car...

Category

Early 19th Century Irish George IV Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany

Near Matched Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Bedside Cabinets
Near Matched Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Bedside Cabinets

Near Matched Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Bedside Cabinets

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in

Near Matched Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Bedside Cabinets

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A near matched right and left opening Edwardian satinwood bedside cabinets.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Satinwood

Matched Set of 4 Louis XV Walnut Chairs
Matched Set of 4 Louis XV Walnut Chairs

Matched Set of 4 Louis XV Walnut Chairs

Unavailable

H 35 in W 20 in

Matched Set of 4 Louis XV Walnut Chairs

Located in New York, NY

each chaise en cabriolet with cartouche-shaped backrest carved with flowerheads and foliage, the serpentine seat carved to match the top rail, raised on cabriole legs. Minor variatio...

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Matches

Materials

Wood

Print of an Old Match Box Label Collection
Print of an Old Match Box Label Collection

Print of an Old Match Box Label Collection

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Very fine digital print on high quality rag paper with old Japanese match box labels from the Meiji ~ Taisho period.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Matches

Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons
Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons

Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons

Located in Southhampton, NY

This is a matched pair of forged iron currencies from the Mumuye Tribe of Nigeria.

Category

19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Matches

Materials

Iron

Matched Set of Silesian Iron Wire Work Bracelets
Matched Set of Silesian Iron Wire Work Bracelets

Matched Set of Silesian Iron Wire Work Bracelets

Located in Austin, TX

Rare matched set of silesian iron work bracelets. Circa 1800.

Category

Early 19th Century Polish Georgian Antique Matches

Matched Pair Chinese Carved Lacquer Peach-form Boxes
Matched Pair Chinese Carved Lacquer Peach-form Boxes

Matched Pair Chinese Carved Lacquer Peach-form Boxes

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in

Matched Pair Chinese Carved Lacquer Peach-form Boxes

Located in Wilton, CT

Pair of Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Peach Shaped Covered Boxes. Depicting Carved Scene of Laozi, Founder of Daoism, on a Donkey Followed by a Young Acolyte in a Landacape Popula...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Matches

Georgian Burr Yew Book Matched Blackthorn Oyster Tea Caddy
Georgian Burr Yew Book Matched Blackthorn Oyster Tea Caddy

Georgian Burr Yew Book Matched Blackthorn Oyster Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Burr Yew tea caddy with decorative book matched blackthorn oyster ovals on the top and front, the sides with beautiful figured blackthorns and the back kingwood which match the inter...

Category

18th Century British Georgian Antique Matches

Materials

Yew

Late 19th Century French Book-Matched Figured Walnut Commode
Late 19th Century French Book-Matched Figured Walnut Commode

Late 19th Century French Book-Matched Figured Walnut Commode

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 50.01 in D 22.05 in

Late 19th Century French Book-Matched Figured Walnut Commode

Located in Malvern, Victoria

Stunning late 19th century French book-matched figured walnut and beautifully inlaid commode.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Matches

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Victorian Matched Set of Gold Bangle Bracelets
Pair of Victorian Matched Set of Gold Bangle Bracelets

Pair of Victorian Matched Set of Gold Bangle Bracelets

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of Victorian matched set of gold bangle bracelets. These well preserved bangles come in the original box shown in the photos.

Category

1870s Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

10k Gold

Victorian Matched Set of Pearl Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelets
Victorian Matched Set of Pearl Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelets

Victorian Matched Set of Pearl Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelets

Located in New York, NY

Width: 10mm Inner Circumference: Approximately 6.30" *The last photo shows our 'Pair of Victorian Matched Set of Gold Bangles' together on model's wrists.

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pair of Matched Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Card Tables
Pair of Matched Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Card Tables

Pair of Matched Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Card Tables

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A pair of matched Edwardian mahogany and satinwood inlaid card tables in the Sheraton style.

Category

Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Matches

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

Matched Pair of Iron Wheels with Long Iron Spokes
Matched Pair of Iron Wheels with Long Iron Spokes

Matched Pair of Iron Wheels with Long Iron Spokes

Located in Woodstock, NY

"When the living creatures were lifted up from earth, the wheels were lifted up" A matched pair of iron wheels, with long iron spokes.

Category

19th Century American Industrial Antique Matches

Matched Pair of Mid-18th Century Mahogany Card Tables
Matched Pair of Mid-18th Century Mahogany Card Tables

Matched Pair of Mid-18th Century Mahogany Card Tables

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 33.86 in D 16.93 in

Matched Pair of Mid-18th Century Mahogany Card Tables

Located in Folkestone, Kent

A matched pair of George II mid-18th century mahogany card tables with rectangular tops supported on concertina action bases with plain friezes and standing on lappet carved legs wit...

Category

Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant George III Matched Pair of Satinwood Urn Stands
Elegant George III Matched Pair of Satinwood Urn Stands

Elegant George III Matched Pair of Satinwood Urn Stands

Unavailable

H 27.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in

Elegant George III Matched Pair of Satinwood Urn Stands

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

An elegant George III matched pair of satinwood urn stands; the figured oval tops with ebony and boxwood stringing crossbanded in tulipwood, surrounded by gilded brass bead and folia...

Category

1790s English George III Antique Matches

Materials

Satinwood

Two Edwardian Threaded Glass Match Strikers with Silver Collars
Two Edwardian Threaded Glass Match Strikers with Silver Collars

Two Edwardian Threaded Glass Match Strikers with Silver Collars

By Henry Perkins & Sons

Located in Glamis, Angus

A pair of Edwardian threaded glass match strikers with hallmarked Sterling silver collars.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Matched Set of Sterling Silver Link Bracelets/Necklace
Victorian Matched Set of Sterling Silver Link Bracelets/Necklace

Victorian Matched Set of Sterling Silver Link Bracelets/Necklace

Located in New York, NY

C.1890. A pair of Victorian matched set of sterling silver bracelets. Each bracelet features chunky links with beautiful wireworks.

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Matches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Matched Pair Antique Austrian Silver-Gilt Ewers Circa 1780s
Matched Pair Antique Austrian Silver-Gilt Ewers Circa 1780s

Matched Pair Antique Austrian Silver-Gilt Ewers Circa 1780s

Located in New York, US

Our pair of elegant silver-gilt ewers are attributed to the Austrian maker, Johann Georg Hann of Vienna, circa 1780-1800. Heights: 17 7/8 and 22 1/2 in; 45 and 57.1 cm.  Total weight...

Category

Late 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

Matched Pair of English George III Brown Mahogany Night Cabinets
Matched Pair of English George III Brown Mahogany Night Cabinets

Matched Pair of English George III Brown Mahogany Night Cabinets

Located in Dublin, GB

A matched pair of George III mahogany night cabinets.

Category

1750s English George III Antique Matches

Materials

Mahogany

Silver Cigarette and Match Box Made by J Grinsel, England
Silver Cigarette and Match Box Made by J Grinsel, England

Silver Cigarette and Match Box Made by J Grinsel, England

Located in London, London

A silver cigarette and match box made by J Grinsel, England, 1923 J Grinsel, Maker.

Category

1920s English Antique Matches

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cloisonné Cigarette Box and Match Holder with Floral Motif
Vintage Cloisonné Cigarette Box and Match Holder with Floral Motif

Vintage Cloisonné Cigarette Box and Match Holder with Floral Motif

Located in Winnetka, IL

Measurement is for footed box. Match holder (decorated on both sides) measures: L 2 4/8 in, D 1 4/8 in, H .75 in.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Matches

Paul Frey, a Gold Match Box Holder Decorated with Clovers
Paul Frey, a Gold Match Box Holder Decorated with Clovers

Paul Frey, a Gold Match Box Holder Decorated with Clovers

Unavailable

H 1.78 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in

Paul Frey, a Gold Match Box Holder Decorated with Clovers

By Paul Frey

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

III, p. 582 : illustration of a match box holder with an identical décor.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Matches

Materials

Gold

Chinese Matched Pair of Blue and White Vases and Lids
Chinese Matched Pair of Blue and White Vases and Lids

Chinese Matched Pair of Blue and White Vases and Lids

Located in Sheffield, MA

Chinese matched pair of porcelain blue and white vases and covers, decorated with flying phoenix birds on a background of deep cobalt clouds and swirling dots.

Category

1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Matches

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three Sterling Silver-Mounted, Threaded Crystal Match Strikers
Set of Three Sterling Silver-Mounted, Threaded Crystal Match Strikers

Set of Three Sterling Silver-Mounted, Threaded Crystal Match Strikers

Located in Nashville, TN

English sterling silver-mounted, threaded crystal match striker. Largest one is fully lidded, has half and half smooth to threaded crystal.

Category

19th Century English Antique Matches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

$2,400 / item

H 2.21 in Dm 17.96 in

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

  White bird’s-eye maple and green marble chess set. Hand painted Golf chessmen.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Matches

Materials

Birdseye Maple

19th Century Grand Tour Figure of Sophocles after the Antique, F. Barbidienne
19th Century Grand Tour Figure of Sophocles after the Antique, F. Barbidienne

19th Century Grand Tour Figure of Sophocles after the Antique, F. Barbidienne

Located in Beachwood, OH

19th Century Grand Tour after the Antique Figure of Sophocles Bronze with green patination Signed F. Barbidienne, Fondeur 25 x 8.5 x 6.5 inches Standing figure of the Greek poet, we...

Category

19th Century Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

Gladiator ready for battle / - Ready for anything -
Gladiator ready for battle / - Ready for anything -

Gladiator ready for battle / - Ready for anything -

By Bruno Zach

Located in Berlin, DE

Bruno Zach (1891 Zhitomir - 1945 Vienna), Gladiator ready for battle, c. 1930. Blackish patinated bronze with silver-plated helmet, shield rim and shield pommel mounted on a fluted m...

Category

1930s Art Deco Antique Matches

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Matches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique matches is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and wood, all antique matches available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique matches available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique matches made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique matches are appealing in their simplicity, but John Grinsell & Sons, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd and Levi & Salaman produced popular antique matches that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Matches?

Prices for antique matches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique matches begin at $80 and can go as high as $392,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,846.