Antique Stoneware "I'm Your Match" Match Holder Native American basket This particular box features the

This particular box features the original oak stain and mark on the front reading  "Patented 1889

probably in the 1970s or 80s

I like the idea of this antique souvenir being used to mark places for future journeys in a giant world atlas

Based on similar examples I have seen

Antique Stoneware "I'm Your Match" Match Holder Native American basket This particular box features theIm completely smitten with this little antique stoneware crock type match holder this is clearly a couple for the ages! It is unmarked, but based on the color, shape and style of painting Id guess its American and dates to the mid to late 19th century, though I have not found another like it. (Of course who would ever part with one of these???) I just adore this funny, homely pair, who appear absolutely delighted with themselves and one another. What