Antique Napoleon III Match Holder — Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papier-Mâché, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon III Match Holder — Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papier-Mâché, 19th Century

£59.00
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Antique Napoleon III Match Holder — Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papier-Mâché, 19th Century
Antique Napoleon III Match Holder — Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papier-Mâché, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon III Match Holder — Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Papier-Mâché, 19th Century

£59.00

A special piece from Napoleon III period: a match holder (pyrogen) in lacquered papier-mâché, retaining its original striker on the base.

Finished in black lacquer with gilt chinoiserie decoration, the surface depicts stylised Asian-inspired figures and foliage — a reflection of the 19th-century French fascination for exotic motifs.

Small in scale but rich in detail, the piece carries a quiet decorative presence, where wear and patina soften the gilded surface and enhance its character.

Dating to the late 19th century, it now reads as a decorative curiosity rather than a functional object — ideal for a shelf, cabinet display, or layered composition.

Dimensions
6,8cm x 5,2cm

Condition
Good antique condition with visible wear to the decoration consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photos for details.

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