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A Rare 19th Century Carved Wood Begging Dog Match Dispenser
Wickersley Antiques
for sale €410     $445
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Wickersley Antiques

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A Rare 19th Century Carved Wood Begging Dog Match Dispenser

19th century
Description

An interesting Victorian carved wood match box holder in the form of a begging dog ,it has it’s original brass match box holder, the condition is excellent, these are quite rare these days

Circa 1870

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 15 CMS

DEPTH 11 CMS

HEIGHT 28 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Carved Dog Match Holder to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229296
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Description
An interesting Victorian carved wood match box holder in the form of a begging dog ,it has it’s original brass match box holder, the condition is excellent, these are quite rare these days

Circa 1870

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 15 CMS

DEPTH 11 CMS

HEIGHT 28 CMS

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Carved Dog Match Holder to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229296
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wickersley Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A nineteenth-century carved dark wood match dispenser styled as a begging dog with textured fur and a decorated brass base plate.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century carved dark wood match dispenser styled as a begging dog with textured fur and a decorated brass base plate.

A Rare 19th Century Carved Wood Begging Dog Match Dispenser

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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
Location
Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wickersley
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 241
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Wickersley Antiques
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Location: Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre, Caenby Corner, Gainsborough , Lincolnshire, DN21 5TJ, United Kingdom ,
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A nineteenth-century carved dark wood match dispenser styled as a begging dog with textured fur and a decorated brass base plate.
A rare 19th century carved wood begging dog match dispenser
Ref: SA1229296
A nineteenth-century carved dark wood match dispenser styled as a begging dog with textured fur and a decorated brass base plate.
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Popularised during the Victorian era following the invention of the friction match, novelty match holders served both utilitarian and decorative purposes. Craftsmen produced whimsical designs depicting animals, human figures, and everyday objects to sit on desks, smoking tables, and mantelpieces.

These items were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as linden, oak, or walnut, often treated with dark stains or ebonised finishes. Internal mechanisms or match strikers frequently incorporated cast brass, bronze, or roughened metal insert plates.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carving evidence, including subtle variations in tool marks and anatomical detailing. Look for genuine age wear around functional areas, natural wood shrinkage, and original patination on metal components.

Display the piece on a home office desk, bookshelf, or fireplace mantelpiece alongside leather-bound books and brass objects. Its dark wood tones and sculptural quality complement classic, eclectic, and gentlemans library aesthetics.

Keep the wood clean by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain hydration, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and direct sunlight or moisture sources.
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