unusual antique english novelty match striker c1880

Description

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 int 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 c.1880 in excellent condition measuring 5 1/4" x 2 5/8" x 4 1/4" tall.
Item: 41953
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Dimensions

Height = 10.8 cm (4")
Width = 13.3 cm (5")
Depth = 6.7 cm (3")

Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker c.1880

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

41953

Description

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 int 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 c.1880 in excellent condition measuring 5 1/4" x 2 5/8" x 4 1/4" tall.
Item: 41953
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 41953

Dimensions

Height = 10.8 cm (4")
Width = 13.3 cm (5")
Depth = 6.7 cm (3")

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