Vintage 19th Century French Bistro Match Striker
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$535
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Product Description
A fragment of café culture from nineteenth century France, this bistro match striker was created as both utility and advertisement during the height of Absinthe culture. Makers distributed such pieces to cafés and bistros, where they lived on tabletops, readily used and constantly seen.
The form is modest yet purposeful, designed to strike and hold matches with ease, while its surface carries the marks and patina of daily use. It speaks to a time when ritual and habit were intertwined, when lighting a match was part of the rhythm of conversation and drink.
Rooted in a moment when absinthe was both fashionable and controversial, it holds a distinct sense of history. An object that moves beyond function, offering a glimpse into the atmosphere of the French café at the end of the nineteenth century.
Product Details
Made in France
| 2.5" H x 4.5" D |
Excellent Vintage Condition
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