Fabulous 1905 Signed Hanging Match Holder with Striking Paper turned handle 000 years ago

000 years ago

I think it was a brilliant move of the maker of this old sign to put the red hen at top

first half of the 20th century I think

Signed with a monogram in the lower left hand corner

Fabulous 1905 Signed Hanging Match Holder with Striking Paper turned handle 000 years agoYum. Gorgeous old white painted surface on this wonderful hanging match holder, with "Matches" subtly carved into the surface of the match pocket, and a piece of black striking paper still in the frame (which has a slit at top should one want to remove it and replace it with something else.) l especially love the hatch carved detail of the frame, and the two arches at top, suggesting a heart. And then on the back, the initials of its maker, LLS, 6 19