Antique Brass Wall Match Holder Strike Plate Ashtray Victorian c.1900

Antique brass wall-mounted match holder with strike plate and ash receiver, a sculptural domestic lighting accessory from the late 19th to early 20th century.

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A beautifully functional example of antique household metalware, this brass wall-mounted match holder reflects the practical elegance of pre-electric domestic life. Constructed in a sculptural tiered form, it combines a vertical backplate with engraved decoration, a shaped upper tray for match access or spent match placement, and a lower catch bowl designed to receive ash or debris.

Pieces of this type were used near fireplaces, stoves, or oil lamps, where matches needed to be kept close at hand and safely contained. The form is both useful and visually distinctive, embodying the quiet ingenuity of late 19th- and early 20th-century household design.

The engraved backplate adds a decorative touch to the otherwise utilitarian structure, while the warm brass surface gives the piece strong display presence. Today, it functions equally well as a collector’s object, a primitive lighting accessory, or a sculptural wall accent within a historically minded interior.

DETAILS

Type: Wall-mounted match holder / strike plate / ash receiver

Material: Brass

Date: Late 19th to early 20th century

Origin: Unknown

Mounting: Wall-mounted

Quantity: One

Measures: 9" tall x roughly 5 3/4" across

CONDITION

Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Surface wear, oxidation, and patina are present throughout, as expected for an old brass household object. Minor irregularities and wear to edges consistent with long use. Structurally sound and displays well.

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HOHM PROVENANCE

Selected for HOHM for its sculptural silhouette and connection to early domestic lighting traditions, this piece reflects the beauty of utilitarian design shaped by everyday ritual, material warmth, and handmade…