Description
This is a wonderful circa 1895 match holder/striker advertising T,B, Hall & Company Export Bottlers of Ale & Stout of Liverpool, England. The holder is made by Wedekind & Company of London in a heavy porcelain with a largely pebbly texture. The top ring is smooth and marble-like and shows two great red "Boar's Head Brand" trademarks.
VINTAGE:Circa 1895.
SIZE:Approximately 4-1/4" in diameter and 2" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Heavy porcelain.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:WEDEKIND & CO. LONDON.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. SHOP VBJX13 LAGEX8/13 SAEJX10/13
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The holder is in excellent condition with some small spots of wear inside.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.