Matches Collection (#3)

Shaving brush and matches, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427832 Shaving brush and matches, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x7.6 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

In the guardroom, 1889 (oil on canvas)
OVR394610 In the guardroom, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Lochen, Kalle (Karl) (1865-93); 100x61 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Match Holder, c. 1939. Creator: Selma Sandler
Match Holder, c. 1939

After the Bullfight, 1873. Creator: Mary Cassatt
After the Bullfight, 1873

Slipper Match Box, c. 1938. Creator: Regina Henderer
Slipper Match Box, c. 1938

Match Safe, c. 1936. Creator: Thomas Holloway
Match Safe, c. 1936

Match Holder, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper
Match Holder, 1935/1942

Herald, 1878 (oil on canvas)
CH344403 Herald, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Still life with bottle and glass (oil on canvasboard)
3255513 Still life with bottle and glass (oil on canvasboard) by Decker, John (1895-1947); 76.2x45.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

A new machine for picking up matches and cigarette-ends adopted by the LCC at the suggestion of the Anti-Litter League
6021292 A new machine for picking up matches and cigarette-ends adopted by the LCC at the suggestion of the Anti-Litter League (litho) by Robinson

The Lucifer Match Girl (engraving)
6006178 The Lucifer Match Girl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lucifer Match Girl)

Lacrosse played by the Dominion Club of Montreal at the Capitoline Grounds, Brooklyn
1147272 Lacrosse played by the Dominion Club of Montreal at the Capitoline Grounds, Brooklyn, from a drawing in Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper

Charles Sauria, French chemist (chromolitho)
972029 Charles Sauria, French chemist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Sauria (1812-1895), French chemist

A game of hockey (chromolitho)
961473 A game of hockey (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of hockey. Trade card produced by Cibils pure meat extracts)

Wine and cigars at the Savoy Hotel (colour litho)
972450 Wine and cigars at the Savoy Hotel (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine and cigars at the Savoy Hotel)

Matches (chromolitho)
972165 Matches (chromolitho) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matches. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

Matchbox label (colour litho)
423606 Matchbox label (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Postcard design - Wishing you Luck, as the new term begins
Postcard design - Heres Wishing you Luck, as the new term begins. A schoolboy walking off for the first day at school. Date: circa 1937

Excesses of sports passion (colour litho)
2778517 Excesses of sports passion (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excesses of sports passion)

c. 1890 China - Chinese street vendor
c.1890 China - Chinese types and trades - street vendor

Comic postcard, Boy smoking mothers cigarettes Date: circa 1918

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - and NO matches
The Caption is ??? and NO matches. The Natzi wearing a saucepan on his head is confronted across a broken wooden fence by two boys, one with a make-shift bayonet and the other with a Union flag

The Royal Thames and New Thames Yacht Clubs Matches (engraving)
1616394 The Royal Thames and New Thames Yacht Clubs Matches (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Striking a Match (engraving)
1107367 Striking a Match (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Striking a Match. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Still Life With Pipe (oil on canvas)
PNH353247 Still Life With Pipe (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 17x22.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; American, out of copyright

Soldier and a Young Girl Drinking New Wine, 1896 (w / c on paper)
BAL46289 Soldier and a Young Girl Drinking New Wine, 1896 (w/c on paper) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (1853-1940); 30.2x44 cm; Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria; German

Still life with bottle and glass (oil on canvasboard)
3060942 Still life with bottle and glass (oil on canvasboard) by Decker, John (1895-1947); 76.2x45.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Manufacturing matches (engraving)
5999540 Manufacturing matches (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacturing matches)

Matchbox label (colour litho)
423634 Matchbox label (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Kitten and Lantern, 1930s (colour woodblock print)
883383 Kitten and Lantern, 1930s (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Published by Kawaguchi JirAc. Carved by Maeda KentarAc)

Match holder in the shape of a football, Doulton & Co. Lambeth (ceramic)
NFM315372 Match holder in the shape of a football, Doulton & Co. Lambeth (ceramic) by English School; diameter: 7 cm; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English

Opening Match of the Polo Club at Hurlingham (coloured engraving)
729100 Opening Match of the Polo Club at Hurlingham (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening Match of the Polo Club at Hurlingham)

Croquet under difficulties (coloured engraving)
729093 Croquet under difficulties (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croquet under difficulties)

Christmas Remembrances - Christmas card (chromolitho)
731674 Christmas Remembrances - Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Remembrances - Christmas card)

A Box of Lucifers (engraving)
2813204 A Box of Lucifers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Box of Lucifers. Illustration for Chatterbox (1890).); © Look and Learn

The Little Match Girl (colour litho)
3622315 The Little Match Girl (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Match Girl)

Advertisement for Blue Cross safety matches (colour litho)
3638951 Advertisement for Blue Cross safety matches (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man threatening to blow himself up (colour litho)
3096388 Man threatening to blow himself up (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man threatening to blow himself up)

Reveries of a Bachelor, 1855-70 (oil on canvas)
3108897 Reveries of a Bachelor, 1855-70 (oil on canvas) by Sauerwein, Charles D. (1839-1918); 31x45 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: At right a pipe on table)

Cries of Paris - matches and tinder seller

Matchbook, Hotel El Rancho, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA -- stop at the sign of the windmill. Date: early 1940s

The Benin Expedition (engraving)
1597314 The Benin Expedition (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Benin Expedition)

Forest Life in British Columbia (engraving)
1060391 Forest Life in British Columbia (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forest Life in British Columbia)

Christmas present - Dragon, smoking set 1922
The Dragon, original galalithe smoking set, made in various attractive colours. 1925

Christmas present - gong and matchholder 1927
Everybodies must have! Unusual looking duck gong and matcherholder insect, available from Marshall and Snelgrove s. 1927

Curtis British Entomology Plate 551
Lepidoptera: *Spilonota marmorana (Marbled Dog?s-tooth Tortrix). Stainton?s Spilonota doesn?t include this species, or anything that matches it. Bradley et al

Poster advertising the Test Match in Australia
Onslow Auctions Collection Date: 1932 - 1933

Croquet under difficulties (engraving)
729092 Croquet under difficulties (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croquet under difficulties)

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"From Hambledon to Hollywood: A Fiery Journey Through Matches" In 1777, a spark was ignited at the Match at Hambledon, marking the birth of an era that would forever change our world. Fast forward to England's Glory Matches poster, proudly displaying its patriotic colors and promising a blaze like no other. They have witnessed historic moments throughout time. In 1936, boxing legend Joe Louis set hearts ablaze with his fiery punches in the ring. Meanwhile, an old Japanese matchbox label depicted a playful cat fearlessly engaging with a mighty lion - a symbol of courage and audacity. Safety became paramount as Bryant and May introduced their innovative safety match matchbox label, ensuring protection against accidental fires. The iconic Bryant and May Match Factory stood tall as it produced countless sparks that lit up homes across the globe. Sports battles were fought fiercely on both sides of the Atlantic. Eton clashed with Blackburn in 1882/3 while Burnley faced Liverpool head-on. The clash between England and Italy in 1934 left fans breathless as they witnessed footballing brilliance unfold before their eyes. The rivalry between Notts Forest and Derby burned bright on multiple occasions, igniting passions within their devoted fan bases. As matches illuminated stadiums during these intense face-offs, history was made on those hallowed grounds. But matches weren't just confined to sports arenas; they also found themselves illuminating screens worldwide through movies like "SON OF THE SHEIK. " These cinematic flames captivated audiences' hearts while providing unforgettable entertainment. Through triumphs and challenges alike, they have remained steadfast companions throughout our journey. From humble beginnings at Hambledon to global fame today, these tiny sticks continue to ignite not only fire but also our imagination – reminding us that even from small sparks can come great illumination.