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

This exceptional and large Victorian silver and glass match striker has a globular form.

The surface of the glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker.

The ornamentation to the glass body is further embellished with elucidating novelty lettering 'Cigarette'.

The upper portion of this antique match striker retains the original, detachable plain hallmarked sterling silver mount; the inset detachable liner indicates the high quality of the piece.

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

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

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

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

Height 8.7cm/3.4"

Diameter of rim 4.7cm/1.9"

Diameter 9.7cm/3.8"