Posted 4 years ago
jscott0363
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Hello everyone!
I've had this in my collection for quite some time now. It's a bronze hare match holder from the Victorian era. I've been told that this one is French made, but I have found no proof of that yet. I love the pose of the hare and the wonderful detailing of this one. This one also has the striker plate on the side of the base. With this being a match holder, I've never quite figured out why this has a beeswax candle as well (not the original candle of course). It does make for an interesting piece though. The match holder and hare have threaded studs underneath and are attached to the base with square nuts. I can find no markings anywhere on this one, so I do not know who the maker was. I do know that this is a rare piece as this is the only one like it I've ever seen. The base measures 4" in diameter and the match holder stands just under 3" tall.
Thank you all for stopping in for a look!!
Scott
Beautiful antique match holder, adorable head tilt of the hare & nice detailing
Love it but that short candle just worries me !!!
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Jenni
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Kevin
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Thank you Jenni!! I too thought the detailing of this one was nice.
Thanks Kevin!! Me too:)) I don't keep that candle in this one, for fear that someone may get the bright idea of lighting it:)
Excellent quality in both the hare and the construction
I think the matches & strike plate are so neat, very nice.
thanks for sharing Lori
Thanks very much Lori!! I have several match holders in my collection, but this is one of my favorites.
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Michael
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Lori
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Ben
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kivatinitz
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super beautiful one!
Thank you KinkiPlz!! You and I being big rabbit and hare fans, I had a feeling you'd like this one as much as I do.
Thanks Eileen! This would have sat on a table in a parlor where guests were entertained. It was customary, during this era, for you to have a match available to your guests who smoked (politically incorrect in today's world). This would have been the table lighter of yesteryear. Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments!!
Eileen
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Cokeman
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