Antique Victorian 1900 Sterling Silver Mounted Glass Match Striker –

Antique Victorian 1900 Sterling Silver Mounted Glass Match Striker – Henry Williamson

A charming antique Victorian match striker and holder, featuring a beautifully ribbed clear glass body with a fully hallmarked sterling silver collar.

The hallmarks indicate Birmingham, 1900, with a maker’s mark believed to be that of Henry Williamson Ltd, a respected British silversmith and manufacturer of silver accessories.

The rounded glass body features horizontal ribbing, originally designed for striking matches, with a central opening for holding matches.

Details

* Date: 1900–1901 assay year

* Maker: Attributed to Henry Williamson Ltd

* Assay office: Birmingham

* Silver: Hallmarked sterling silver collar

* Body: Clear ribbed glass

* Measurements: Approx. 6 × 4 cm

* Condition: Antique condition with surface scratches, tarnishing and wear to the silver mount commensurate with age

An attractive late Victorian smoking accessory, ideal for collectors of antique silver, decorative glass and traditional desk accessories.