Art Nouveau Jockey Matchbox Holder – Circa 1890

Name: Art Nouveau Jockey Matchbox Holder – Circa 1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1099362
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

An Art Nouveau Brass Matchbox Holder with central Essex Crystal of a Jockey on horseback. There is a tray for used matches to the front and two holes at the back of the holder so that it can be walled mounted if desired – circa 1890.

*An Essex Crystal refers to a type of carved and painted crystal used predominantly in jewellery, particularly during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. The technique involves carving an image in reverse on the flat back of a rock crystal (usually quartz) cabochon, and then painting the carving with fine details. The crystal is highly polished on the domed front, creating a magnified, three-dimensional effect, which makes the image look realistic and lifelike when viewed from the front.

Measurements:

Height: 3 1/4" (approx. 8.5cm)

Width: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Depth: 3 3/8" (approx. 8.5cm)

Total weight: 150g

In good condition – there is no damage to the Essex Crystal.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8.5cm (3.35")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

8.5cm (3.35")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1099362

Dealers Internal Reference

P51091

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Description

An Art Nouveau Brass Matchbox Holder with central Essex Crystal of a Jockey on horseback.

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There is a tray for used matches to the front and two holes at the back of the holder so that it can be walled mounted if desired – circa 1890.

Kingsdown Antiques

fig 1. Art Nouveau Jockey Matchbox Holder – circa 1890 — fig 1. Art Nouveau Jockey Matchbox Holder – Circa 1890

An Essex Crystal refers to a type of carved and painted crystal used predominantly in jewellery, particularly during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. The technique involves carving an image in reverse on the flat back of a rock crystal (usually quartz) cabochon, and then painting the carving with fine details. The crystal is highly polished on the domed front, creating a magnified, three-dimensional effect, which makes the image look realistic and lifelike when viewed from the front.

Measurements:

Height: 3 1/4" (approx. 8.5cm)

Width: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Depth: 3 3/8" (approx. 8.5cm)

Total weight: 150g

In good condition – there is no damage to the Essex Crystal.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8.5cm (3.35")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth