Beautiful black cast iron matchstick holder to mount on the wall;
Amazing hearthside or anywhere really - this piece is both decorative and functional
A striking piece cast with two capped men on each side of a handsome buck
sporting a leafy scarf… hanging below are a hare and a pheasant separated by a horn & across the bottom is a double quilted pouch pocket to hold matchsticks both unused or safe to hold matches after they are extinguished
There is a tightly quilted area that may be have been intended as a ‘matchstrike’ pad
Ideal to keep a stash of matches on hand for quick access | Victorian; mid to late 1800’s
10.5” H x 5” W x 1.5” D
In excellent antique condition, as found; beautifully cast; quite solid & weighty, has open spots to use to hang
Beautiful black cast iron matchstick holder to mount on the wall;
Amazing hearthside or anywhere really - this piece is both decorative and functional
A striking piece cast with two capped men on each side of a handsome buck
sporting a leafy scarf… hanging below are a hare and a pheasant separated by a horn & across the bottom is a double quilted pouch pocket to hold matchsticks both unused or safe to hold matches after they are extinguished
There is a tightly quilted area that may be have been intended as a ‘matchstrike’ pad
Ideal to keep a stash of matches on hand for quick access | Victorian; mid to late 1800’s
10.5” H x 5” W x 1.5” D
In excellent antique condition, as found; beautifully cast; quite solid & weighty, has open spots to use to hang
