{"product_id":"antique-1906-london-sterling-silver-ribbed-glass-match-striker-edwardian-english-hallmarked-table-lighter-collectible-tobacciana","title":"Antique 1906 London Sterling Silver \u0026 Ribbed Glass Match Striker, Edwardian English Hallmarked Table Lighter, Collectible Tobacciana","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 1.5\" diameter × 2.5\" H (3.8 × 6.4 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 150 g \/ 0.33 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Sterling silver and ribbed glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: 1906\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: London, England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Antique condition with age-related patina, surface wear and small marks consistent with a piece over a century old. Please review photographs closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful Edwardian English match striker dating to 1906, combining a substantial ribbed glass body with a sterling silver collar. The silver carries traditional British hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, the London assay mark, and the date mark corresponding to 1906.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deeply horizontal-ribbed glass was designed as a striking surface for matches, while the recessed opening at the top provided a convenient place to hold them. Its compact hourglass silhouette gives what was originally an everyday smoking accessory an unusually sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces such as this were commonly placed on a gentleman's desk, smoking table or within an entertaining space during the Edwardian period. Today, it makes a characterful piece of early 20th-century English decorative arts and an appealing addition to a collection of historic barware or smoking accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between cool clear glass and softly aged sterling gives it a particularly handsome appearance. Small in scale but rich in period detail, it works beautifully styled on a desk, drinks cabinet, bookshelf or collected tabletop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn authentic piece of Edwardian English silverware dating to 1906, with its original hallmarks providing an unusually tangible connection to its place and period of manufacture.The first photo uses AI to enhance the lighting and setting. The vintage item itself is unchanged. Please see the remaining photos for its original appearance and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galaida Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":58472135164235,"sku":"8574534","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/5448\/4299\/files\/1789381205511-9yfoagxe.jpg?v=1789565613","url":"https:\/\/galaidastudios.com\/products\/antique-1906-london-sterling-silver-ribbed-glass-match-striker-edwardian-english-hallmarked-table-lighter-collectible-tobacciana","provider":"Galaida Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}