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Victorian English Sterling Silver Matchstriker 1900 Unusual Design
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Victorian English Sterling Silver Matchstriker 1900 Unusual Design

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 January 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful more unusual late Victorian sterling silver rimmed glass match striker. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the maker being rubbed (the marks are weak but readable). It has been superbly made and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, no chips or cracks. It measures approx. 3.25 inches (7.8cms) across the base by 2 inches (5.2cms) tall and weighs 326 grams. A very well made unusual example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Silver Matchstriker to the 1900s.

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SA1118098
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36006
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A beautiful more unusual late Victorian sterling silver rimmed glass match striker. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the maker being rubbed (the marks are weak but readable).
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It has been superbly made and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, no chips or cracks.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 3.25 inches (7.8cms) across the base by 2 inches (5.2cms) tall and weighs 326 grams. A very well made unusual example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Silver Matchstriker to the 1900s.

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SA1118098
Dealers Internal Ref
36006
The Silver Squirrel
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Top-down view of a round Victorian glass matchstriker featuring a central polished sterling silver collar and textured vertical panels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I Top-down view of a round Victorian glass matchstriker featuring a central polished sterling silver collar and textured vertical panels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian English Sterling Silver Matchstriker 1900 Unusual Design

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Verified Since Jun 2021
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Items Sold 2,800
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Top-down view of a round Victorian glass matchstriker featuring a central polished sterling silver collar and textured vertical panels.
VICTORIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER MATCHSTRIKER 1900 UNUSUAL DESIGN
Ref: SA1118098
Top-down view of a round Victorian glass matchstriker featuring a central polished sterling silver collar and textured vertical panels.
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  • ObjectSmoking Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFluted glass body, Crosshatched striking panel, Polished silver rim, Circular aperture

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Victorian matchstrikers became essential household objects following the invention of friction matches in the mid-19th century, allowing safe storage and ignition of matches in domestic spaces.

They were commonly crafted from a combination of sterling silver mounts, cut or moulded glass bodies, and specialised ceramic striking surfaces featuring grooved textures.

Authenticity is determined by examining British hallmarks stamped into the silver, which indicate the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside period-appropriate wear and construction techniques.

This small decorative object can be placed on a coffee table or mantelpiece to add a touch of historical texture and metallic sheen to contemporary schemes.

Use a soft microfibre cloth for the glass and a specialist non-abrasive silver polish applied gently around the hallmarks to maintain the metal finish without causing damage.
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