This rare and charming sterling silver Art Nouveau matchbox dates to the 1880s and exemplifies the organic elegance of the era’s design aesthetic. Crafted with graceful lines and flowing curves, the box features a delicately rendered floral motif in relief, characteristic of the movement’s celebration of nature and form. The surface displays finely detailed blossoms and tendrils on both front and back panels. A functional striker is integrated into the bottom of the case, indicating it was designed for both beauty and utility. This matchbox would have originally been used to hold wooden matches and now serves as a distinctive collectible or decorative accent. Its craftsmanship, age, and preserved condition make it an exceptional example of late 19th-century design.
Creator:
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Place of Origin:
Period:
Date of Manufacture:
CIRCA 1880'S
Condition:
Excellent
This rare and charming sterling silver Art Nouveau matchbox dates to the 1880s and exemplifies the organic elegance of the era’s design aesthetic. Crafted with graceful lines and flowing curves, the box features a delicately rendered floral motif in relief, characteristic of the movement’s celebration of nature and form. The surface displays finely detailed blossoms and tendrils on both front and back panels. A functional striker is integrated into the bottom of the case, indicating it was designed for both beauty and utility. This matchbox would have originally been used to hold wooden matches and now serves as a distinctive collectible or decorative accent. Its craftsmanship, age, and preserved condition make it an exceptional example of late 19th-century design.
Creator:
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Place of Origin:
Period:
Date of Manufacture:
CIRCA 1880'S
Condition:
Excellent
