The marigold example on the right sold in 2003 for $400.
I have no idea who made either style although I suspect Imperial made that on the left.
Hartung Book Six: Penny Match Holder
Updated 8/16/2022
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| These are vary rare pieces, apparently made at the time that matches were common for lighting pipes and cigars. I'm aware of only about half-a-dozen. In 1998, two examples like the purple on the left sold at auction for $900 and $1,400. In 2009, another in purple sold for $1,600 and in 2012 one sold for $1,000. In 2014, another brought 1,500. In 2017 one sold for $1,100. In 2018, a similar example sold for $1,050. In 2022, another brought $1,350.
The marigold example on the right sold in 2003 for $400. I have no idea who made either style although I suspect Imperial made that on the left. Hartung Book Six: Penny Match Holder
Updated 8/16/2022
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