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A Very Stylish Amsterdam School Madagascar Ebony Veneer and White Metal Match Box Holder.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €146     $159
£125
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A Very Stylish Amsterdam School Madagascar Ebony Veneer and White Metal Match Box Holder.

1900 - 1920
Description

A Very Stylish Amsterdam School Madagascar Ebony Veneer And White metal Match box Holder.

In very good original condition with nice old patination

34cm high 8cm wide 2.5cm deep

Dutch circa 1900-20

Price: £125,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Amsterdam School Matchbox Holder to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08719593
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Elongated diamond shape: Dutch Amsterdam School expressionist design.
Folded sleeve secured with slotted screws: original period assembly.
Hand-chased geometric pattern on the white metal: typical regional metalwork.
Natural wear along the backboard edges: age from gentle handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1102799
Description
A Very Stylish Amsterdam School Madagascar Ebony Veneer And White metal Match box Holder.

In very good original condition with nice old patination

34cm high 8cm wide 2.5cm deep

Dutch circa 1900-20

Price: £125,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Amsterdam School Matchbox Holder to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 08719593
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Elongated diamond shape: Dutch Amsterdam School expressionist design.
Folded sleeve secured with slotted screws: original period assembly.
Hand-chased geometric pattern on the white metal: typical regional metalwork.
Natural wear along the backboard edges: age from gentle handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1102799
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An elongated diamond-shaped dark wood veneer panel featuring a centrally mounted white metal matchbox holder containing matches.
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Archive I An elongated diamond-shaped dark wood veneer panel featuring a centrally mounted white metal matchbox holder containing matches.

A Very Stylish Amsterdam School Madagascar Ebony Veneer and White Metal Match Box Holder.

Archive II An elongated diamond-shaped dark wood veneer panel featuring a centrally mounted white metal matchbox holder containing matches. View II
Archive III An elongated diamond-shaped dark wood veneer panel featuring a centrally mounted white metal matchbox holder containing matches. View III
Archive IV An elongated diamond-shaped dark wood veneer panel featuring a centrally mounted white metal matchbox holder containing matches. View IV
Archive V An elongated diamond-shaped dark wood veneer panel featuring a centrally mounted white metal matchbox holder containing matches. View V
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kooslimburg
Verified Since Apr 2019
Items For Sale 259
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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An elongated diamond-shaped dark wood veneer panel featuring a centrally mounted white metal matchbox holder containing matches.
A Very Stylish Amsterdam School Madagascar Ebony Veneer And White metal Match box Holder.
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An elongated diamond-shaped dark wood veneer panel featuring a centrally mounted white metal matchbox holder containing matches.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMatchbox Holders
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAmsterdam School
  • MaterialEbony Veneer, White Metal, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDiamond-shaped backplate, V-shaped metal engraving, Tapered point, Exposed wood grain
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This Amsterdam School matchbox holder dates from 1910 and demonstrates the distinct geometric expressionism of the movement. The piece is constructed from Madagascar ebony veneer over a wood core, complemented by a white metal matchbox holder mounted to the centre. The dark brown timber exhibits a pronounced natural grain, while the front metal component displays a pointed V-shaped engraved motif and houses an open matchbox filled with matches. The entire wall-mounted plaque takes an elongated diamond shape with a tapered point at both the top and bottom extremities. The object measures 34 cm high, 6 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. In a modern home, this functional decorative accessory suits placement within narrow wall spaces in hallways, studies, or living areas where period Dutch design elements add character. The slender profile allows for effortless hanging on restricted vertical surfaces while maintaining practical utility for lighting candles or fires. Regular maintenance requires only gentle dusting to preserve the original patination of the wood and metal elements.

FAQs

The Amsterdam School was an architectural and decorative arts style originating in the Netherlands between 1910 and 1930, characterised by expressive organic shapes, dramatic geometric profiles, and fine hand craftsmanship.

These items typically feature exotic wood veneers such as ebony, coromandel, or mahogany, frequently paired with white metal, brass, or nickel fittings for structural contrast.

Authentic pieces display distinctive sculptural outlines, hand-applied wood veneers, period-appropriate patination on metal elements, and precise joinery techniques typical of early 20th-century Dutch artisanry.

Mounting the holder near a fireplace hearth or incorporating it into a curated gallery wall adds an architectural focal point and functional vintage character to contemporary living spaces.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a high-grade microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the wood veneer, and avoid abrasive chemical cleaners on aged metal fittings.
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