Match Antique Majolica Monk With Mug Smoking Set Match Holder Striker
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:19197562 | Modified Item: No |
Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria |
Marked on the bottom with the numbers 2072/53. We believe this was made in Austria.
You can find this exact piece in Marvelous Majolica on page 65 with the value of $500-$550.
This funny Monk is holding a very large beer stein with the initials KB on it. He stands in front of 3 wells. The third well is a match striker so I would put matches in that one. The larger well you can put cigars and the medium size would be for... cigarettes. Once you strike a match you can put the spent match in the well at the monk's feet.
This is in excellent antique condition with no chips! There are a few shrinkage lines in the wells from being fired in the kiln which is normal and expected.
It measures 6 inches wide and stands 8 inches tall.
He will look amazing in any room of your home.
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