Schitterende luciferhouder met baardman - Match holder - Brass

Beautiful antique brass match holder – richly decorated – Historicism / Neo-Renaissance

A particularly decorative wall-mounted brass match holder, with an impressive amount of ornamentation. A wonderful utilitarian object from a time when even a simple match box had a striking place in the interior.

The holder is richly adorned with relief decorations, scroll and volute motifs, and figurative masks. At the top there is a distinctive bearded man's head, surrounded by graceful volutes. At the bottom, a beautifully crafted face is also depicted. The central section contains the actual holder in which a standard matchbox can be placed.

Below the match holder lies a semicircular tray, presumably intended for used matches. Through its openwork construction and the abundance of ornamentation, the piece has a pronounced historicist/Neo-Renaissance appearance.

The brass has developed an attractive natural patina over the years, which makes the reliefs and recessed parts stand out even more.

A particularly decorative object that forms a real eye-catcher both as an original utilitarian item and as wall decor. Very suitable for a classical interior, beside a fireplace or stove, but also interesting for collectors of antique household objects and brass pieces.

Object: wall-mounted match holder / matchbox holder
Material: brass
Style: Historicism / Neo-Renaissance
Decoration: masks, male head, female head, volutes and floral ornamentation
Construction: openwork and richly decorated
Condition: nice used state with age- and use-related signs and natural patina, appropriate for its age. See the photos for a good impression; they are an important part of the description.

Matchbox used solely for illustration.

Dimensions
Height 28 cm
Width 9 cm
Depth 3 cm

Photos give a clear picture of the quality and are part of the description. The matchbox is not part of the lot

The entire item will be well packed and shipped with tracking. Shipping costs also include packing materials and transportation. Will only be shipped within the postal EU. Pickup is only possible when the lot is bid to exceed €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.

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