Antique 19th-Century English Copper Matchbox Holder | Ornate Floral Repoussé
Antique 19th-Century English Copper Matchbox Holder | Ornate Floral Repoussé
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A beautiful antique English matchbox holder, believed to date to the mid-19th century, featuring exquisite ornamental detailing and the romantic craftsmanship of the Victorian era.
This charming little heirloom is richly decorated with an elaborate raised floral and scrolling foliage design, centered around a delicate flower. The intricate repoussé-style ornamentation is framed by a finely beaded border, creating a beautifully balanced and elegant composition.
The reverse features a distinctive repeating scalloped pattern, reminiscent of overlapping scales, adding another layer of texture and craftsmanship. Along the side, a decorative rectangular opening allows the striking surface of a matchbox to remain accessible while housed within the holder.
Carefully restored and refinished in a warm, polished copper finish by Coppermill & Co, this antique piece brings new beauty to a once-everyday object.
Designed to accommodate a small matchbox, it is as functional today as it is decorative. A lovely companion to our heirloom candles, antique candlesticks, and candle snuffers, bringing a sense of ceremony to the simple ritual of lighting a candle.
Details
- Origin: England
- Period: Believed mid-19th century, Victorian era
- Design: Raised floral scrollwork with decorative beaded border
- Reverse: Repeating scalloped embossed pattern
- Finish: Restored polished copper
- Length: 2 inches
- Width: 1.5 inches
- Function: Decorative holder for a small matchbox
- Opening: Side cutout provides access to the matchbox striking surface
- Availability: One of a kind
Matchbox not included.
Antique Copper & Character
Each antique copper piece in our collection has lived a life before finding its way to Coppermill & Co. Minor imperfections, subtle surface variations, and traces of age are natural characteristics of these historic treasures, adding to their individuality and the stories they carry.
A little piece of Victorian history, thoughtfully preserved for the candlelight rituals of today.
Lovingly restored by hand with traditional methods and pure tin interiors, these antiques are brought back to life—ready to be used and treasured again. While we do our best to restore each piece, subtle signs of age and charm may remain as a testament to its history.