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Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker, circa 1880
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A wonderful and most unusual novelty match strike made from cast brass and just back from a professional clean and polish by our silversmith.
The non-safety matches (the ones shown for photographic purposes only) would sit in he coopered bucket or pail; these would then me struck against the wheel's textured surface by turning the handle.
English in origin and dating to circa 1880 in excellent condition measuring 5 1/4" x 2 5/8" x 4 1/4" tall.
Item: 41953.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 2.63 in (6.69 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
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