Antique French Match Strike - Early 1900s Café Style.
 
Step back in time with this authentic French match strike, dating back to the early 1900s. Originally designed for bustling French cafés, this charming piece was used to hold and strike matches, adding a touch of elegance and utility to every table. Today, it brings vintage café ambiance to your home, serving as both a functional match holder and a unique decorative accent.
 
Crafted from glazed ceramic, this match striker showcases warm, inviting hues of creamy white and burnt orange, with a distinctive textured black band around the middle. The ribbed black detailing not only adds visual interest but also provides a textured surface perfect for lighting matches with ease.
 
With its compact, conical shape, this match strike pot embodies classic French café style—an ideal blend of beauty and utility. Whether placed on a shelf, countertop, or coffee table, it adds an air of authenticity and vintage charm, perfect for rustic or eclectic décor settings.
 
Features:
- Era: Early 1900s
- Origin: France, commonly used in cafés and bistros
- Materials: Glazed ceramic with a ribbed, textured surface for match striking
- Colors: Creamy white with burnt orange highlights and black speckled ribbing
- Condition: Excellent antique condition, with minor signs of age that enhance its character
- Dimensions: Compact and sturdy, ideal for both storage and striking matches
 
Whether you use it to hold matches or simply as a decorative conversation piece, this French café match strike captures the essence of a bygone era with elegance and charm. Perfect for vintage collectors or those who appreciate unique, historical items.
 
Size:  8cm x H6cm
 
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