Frosted Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker - Antique Victorian (1893)

This exceptional antique glass match striker, with sterling silver mount, has a globular form.

The surface of the frosted glass body has a textured finish which composes a match striker and incorporating the impressive applied monogram initials 'CIL'.

The upper portion of this antique glass match striker retains the original, plain hallmarked sterling silver mount.

The mount bears the retailer's mark 'A. Barrett & Sons, 63 & 64 Piccadilly'.

By virtue of its size and weight, this versatile match striker could be utilised as a paperweight.

Maker: Andrew Barret & Sons

Date: 1893

This antique Victorian glass match striker mount is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The glass body is in perfect condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount are very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique glassware.

Height 8.4cm/3.3"

Diameter of rim 3.1cm/1.2"

Diameter of base 5.7cm/2.2"