156 results for "match striker"

An antique art-deco striker made in France An antique Art Deco striker created in Paris, France, circa 1925. This refined luxury object is crafted with elements made up in solid 18-...

This superb small Black Forest hand-carved lime wood novelty match holder features a standing gnome wearing a tall peaked hat, tunic, and long beard. This little fellow is standing ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass smoking compendium carriage; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian sterling silver smoking compendium...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English 9-karat yellow gold and rose gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptional antique...

Few of these luxury class Victorian RR lamps still exist. Any remaining examples have found their way into museums or Restorations. This was the type and quality of center lighting u...

Elevate your collection with this superb Victorian-era English tobacco jar, expertly crafted from richly grained solid oak and adorned with a silver-plated lid and handle. The cylind...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig. This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features. The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface. The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded. Condition This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location. Dimensions Length 7.6cm/3" Width 2.8cm/1.1" Height 4.6cm/1.8" Weight 1.7 troy ounces/53.7g Maker: Unknown Date: 1901 Origin: Chester, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection This fine antique Victorian English s...

A beautifully hand-painted Italian ceramic lemon dish, featuring a vibrant trio of sun-ripened lemons nestled among deep green foliage, framed by a stylized...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel sentry vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional an...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case; an addition to our theatrical related silverware collection This fine antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form. The anterior surface of the vesta case is embellished with the applied inscription 'Adelphi Theatre, 1906' to the cover and 'With Otho Stuart's Compliments' to the body. The posterior surface of the cover bears the applied inscription 'Souvenir of A Midsummer Night's Dream' The reverse of the case features an impressive embossed scene from a Midsummer Night's Dream Act IV scene I; this scene depicts the character Bottom with the ears of an ass being doted on by Titania. This fine sterling silver vesta case has a hinged cover which incorporates a plain thumbpiece to the anterior edge. There is an integrated serrated panel/match striker to the underside. Condition This antique silver vesta case...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamel and silverware collection. This an...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and erotica enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular form. The body of the case is ornamented with a fine and impressive rectangular enamel panel depicting a nude female character amidst her scattered clothing on the bank of a river, lined with trees and foliage. The case is fitted with a plain hallmarked hinged cover with incorporated thumb piece. This impressive silver vesta case has a serrated panel/match striker to the underside. The posterior surface of this impressive vesta is plain and unembellished. Condition This antique vesta case...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectab...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our silver boxes and cases collection This ...

Early tabletop cigar cutter constructed of cast iron. This unique cigar cutter also doubles as a mechanical match dispenser. When you press down on the top handles your cigar will b...

This substantial, heavy glass ashtray features a beautifully sculptural, softly contoured form and a deeply engraved monogram reading “SBI.” Crafted from thick, high-clarity glass, t...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff/vesta/trinket box modelled in the form of a barrel; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a barrel. The surface of this unusual Victorian trinket box...

A charming late 19th-century Chinoiserie match holder and striker dating to circa 1890, finely constructed from papier-mâché and decorated with traditional lacquer and gilt ornament....

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver salt made by Charles Frederick Hancock; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. ...

Here is a very cool pyrography (Burnt wood) wooden match holder that would be fun decorating a fireplace or next to a gas stove. I love the young well executed American Indian woman'...

Rare Golf / Cricket Bakelite Vesta Case. A rare Victorian vesta case, match safe with striker. The case made in the style of a book with embossed golf and...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver parcel gilt Go-To-Bed candlestick; an addition to our silver candlestick / can...

Antique 20th Century English solid silver and 9k gold match holder with striker. The piece features a finely textured body adorned with alternating gold and silver stripes. The lid i...

Antique 20th Century Edwardian solid silver vesta case with enamel detailing. Of rounded oval form, the case features an oval enamel portrait of a German Shepherd against a light-col...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Punch and Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a book. The anterior surface of the antique vesta...

Victorian Cannon-Form Cigar Companion Box Late 19th Century Whimsical Victorian smoking accessory modeled as a field cannon mounted atop a richly finished hardwood case. The cannon i...

A silver very rare horseshoe shaped vesta case decorated with niello inlays opening on 2 sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick the ...

A desk petrol lighter designed by Stricalite Inc. This is a rare and highly appealing Stricalite American Art Deco petrol lighter, made in New York City circa 1935. Designed in the industrial style of the period, this colorful example is crafted in steel with striking green Bakelite-Plaskon elements, combining functionality with the bold geometric aesthetic characteristic of American Art Deco. The lighter features a semi-automatic mechanism operated by a pressure thumb, making it both practical and remarkably ergonomic. Its compact and colorful design reflects the ingenuity and streamlined industrial character of American lighters from the 1930s. The lighter is in working condition, with no cracks to the Bakelite-Plaskon components. It requires a new flint and lighter fluid for regular use. A particularly attractive example for collectors of Art Deco, industrial design, and vintage American lighters, this piece has excellent visual presence and is a wonderful conversation piece. Its rare surviving condition, vivid green color, and distinctive period design make it an especially desirable example of the colorful and highly collectible lighter designs of the 1930s. Strikalite lighters They were novelty and volume-priced fire-starting devices founded and manufactured by Harvey Avedon, beginning in 1934 in New York and Providence, Rhode Island. The company became best known for its pocket “permanent match” striker units and distinctive table lighters, combining practical functionality with the colorful and inventive industrial designs of the period. Harvey Avedon launched Strikalite in 1934 and patented a popular pocket permanent-match and striker...

INDULGE IN A VERY RARE AND WONDERFUL ANTIQUE ART DECO MATCH CASE VESTA STRIKER PENDANT NECKLACE WITH A HAND PAINTED ENAMEL IMAGE OF A BEAUTIFUL NUDE GIRL WOMEN OR GODDESS SITTING NEX...

Rare German Porcelain Figural Matchstrike Frowning Nun Unmarked, Attributed to Schafer & Vater A rare and highly expressive German porcelain figural matchstrike depicting a deep...

Constructed from stitched leather panels in claret and light blue, this size 5 football follows the traditional thirty-two panel truncated icosahedron pattern. Clear stamped black le...

A very well cast and interesting French patinated bronze match strike. It is in the form of a water seller, in the uniform of an old Republican soldier, sitting on a bench. He is seen wearing a tricorn hat with a cockade to the brim, mutton chop whiskers, with a water cistern on his back and the cistern lid at his feet. In his hand and on straps are the water cups and in his belt a pair of pistols...

Rare Pewter Vesta Case, As a Bull Dog’s Head A very detailed and attractive piece, Match Holder Striker in the form of a Bull Dog’s Head, the vesta has a top store for matches and ...

Antique mid-19th Century very rare Victorian solid silver vesta case and lighter, in a shape of a horseshoe, opening on both sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick, one side is applied with initials "E.H". Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1853 (S), Maker's mark H.W.D (Henry William Dee...

19th Century gentleman's club horseshoe smoking set. Would have been in a gentleman's club. Walnut horseshoe base and three cups for cigarettes, cigars, and matches along with strike...