Topic: Matchstick Holder/Striker?

[dinklepip]

Stands 2.5".  Was thinking of either Davidson or Sowerby but it is unmarked so I am now thinking American? 
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/cookiepops/DSCF23651.jpg

[Lustrousstone]

I think English is more likely. Perhaps one of the less well-known companies.

[mrvaselineglass]

It is definitely a match holder (the striker is those concentric rings on the base), but it is not US made.  Not sure who made it, however.  There IS an organization for match safes and match holders:   http://www.matchsafe.org/
you might want to see if any of them have info on this piece (and then let us all know!)

Dave
(mr. vaseline glass)

[Paul S.]

a very good find, and possibly quite rare.     Look forward to hearing the answer    

[dinklepip]

many thanks have emailed them with an image.  Will let you know if I hear back :hiclp:

[dinklepip]

received a reply from George from the website and he says it's not one he is familiar with but is researching. 

[dinklepip]

George has again emailed me to say that upon further investigation he cannot identify this piece.........oh poop n scoop lol