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A Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver 'Turret' Match Striker
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A Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver 'Turret' Match Striker

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 December 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A rare item of Edwardian novelty silver. This charming piece is a silver match striker formed to represent a Castle turret. The rim is castellatedand the body engraved as brickwork. The base is weighted for stability and the striker is on the rim. An unusual and desirable collector's item. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no splits or losses. There are a couple of bumps to the base rim, shown in photo and commensurate with age and use

Hallmarks :- Readable and clear. Partial loss to the Maker's mark

Date :- Birmingham 1905.

Maker :- Henry Williamson Ltd.

Height :- 4.8 cms.

Diameter (widest point) :- 4 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Match Striker to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162211
Dealers Internal Reference
13871
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Description
A rare item of Edwardian novelty silver. This charming piece is a silver match striker formed to represent a Castle turret. The rim is castellatedand the body engraved as brickwork. The base is weighted for stability and the striker is on the rim. An unusual and desirable collector's item. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A small sterling silver match striker shaped like a castle turret, filled with wooden matches against a neutral background.
fig 1. A Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver 'Turret' Match Striker

Postage and Packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no splits or losses. There are a couple of bumps to the base rim, shown in photo and commensurate with age and use

Hallmarks :- Readable and clear. Partial loss to the Maker's mark

Date :- Birmingham 1905.

Maker :- Henry Williamson Ltd.

Height :- 4.8 cms.

Diameter (widest point) :- 4 cm

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Match Striker to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162211
Dealers Internal Ref
13871
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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Archive I A small sterling silver match striker shaped like a castle turret, filled with wooden matches against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver 'Turret' Match Striker

Archive II A small sterling silver match striker shaped like a castle turret, filled with wooden matches against a neutral background. View II
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Archive VII A small sterling silver match striker shaped like a castle turret, filled with wooden matches against a neutral background. View VII
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A small sterling silver match striker shaped like a castle turret, filled with wooden matches against a neutral background.
A rare Edwardian novelty silver 'turret' match striker
Ref: SA1162211
A small sterling silver match striker shaped like a castle turret, filled with wooden matches against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectSmoking Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTurret architecture, Embossed brickwork, Battlements
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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The Edwardian era spans the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, characterised by a transition from heavy Victorian ornamentation towards lighter, more refined neoclassical and novelty designs influenced by continental trends.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using stamping, casting, and hand-chasing techniques, often featuring a textured striking surface made from glass, ceramic, or grooved metal to ignite safety matches.

Authentic pieces bear official British hallmarks stamped by an assay office, including the makers mark, the standard mark for sterling silver (such as a lion passant), and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of assay.

These small decorative objects work well as sculptural accents on a bookshelf, coffee table, or desk, adding a touch of historical interest and metallic texture to modern minimalist spaces.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away desirable original patination.
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