Posted 2 months ago
jscott0363
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Hello everyone!!!
Another of my match holders. This one depicts Punch and Judy's dog "Toby". It's made of bronze and was manufactured by E.G. Zimmerman of Hanau, Germany in the mid-19th century. It's highly detailed in every way. This match holder is considered a "Go To Bed" match holder. You'll notice that the person would place the matches as shown and, once lit, would light their way to bed at night.
As you can see, the head flips open to reveal the matches and the striker plate is on the base. This one is pretty rare to find with the feather in his hat not broken or missing all together. Toby measures 4" tall, the base measures 2 3/8" deep and 2 1/4" wide. He weighs 14.5oz.
Thanks so very much for taking the time to stop in for a look!!
Scott
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Very clever Toby match holder lifting his head, I love it Scott it's so creative
Hi Tilted!
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Jenni,
Thanks so much! Yes, it is a most clever design.
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Many thanks to you all for the loves, comments and for stopping in!!!
This is cool! Reminds me of a Pez dispenser.
DejaVu,
Thank you for the cool comment!! Yep, it is reminiscent of a Pez dispenser.
prettymollie
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DejaVu,
Thank you both very much for the loves, comment and for stopping in!!