Vintage English advertising ceramic match striker and holder. Vintage 1930's, 1940's restaurant match strike made for Keens English chop house. This most likely dates from the 1920's- 1940's. Keens Chophouse opened independently in 1885 under the ownership of Albert Keen, by then a noted figure in the Herald Square Theatre District and is now known as Keens Steakhouse in New York . This match striker was an integral part of the establishment as it housed a large number of warden pipes belonging to some very famous patrons of the restaurant. This piece was part of a large collection purchased from a match strike and inkwell collector recently.

Marked on top: Keens English Chop House
Marked on base: custom made for Keens English Chop House

This would suit any living room or smoking parlor, be used on a dining room table as a toothpick or candle holder when entertaining. A great housewarming or early holiday gift idea.

MEASUREMENTS

Match holder measures 5.75" diameter by 4" tall and weighs 1lb 14oz

CONDITION

This match holder is in good condition considering age and use - please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description.

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