CAFE PARIS FRENCH MATCH STRIKE - B-STOCK - INCLUDES MATCHES for Sale

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CAFE PARIS FRENCH MATCH STRIKE - B-STOCK - INCLUDES MATCHES For Sale

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CAFE PARIS FRENCH MATCH STRIKE - B-STOCK - INCLUDES MATCHES :
$14.99

Café Paris Match Striker B-stock (includes matches)

THIS MATCH STRIKE HAS A MINOR DEFECT OR IMPERFECTION AND IS BEING SOLD AS SUCH.
THE IMPERFECTIONS MAY INCLUDE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: CROOKED OR FADED LINES, CROOKED TEXT,
OR FADED PAINTED TEXT OR RIBBED STRIKER.

THIS ISSUE DOES NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE STRIKER.

THE STATE OF MATCH STRIKE SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS ABOVE IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE QUALITY OF PIECE BEING SOLD.BECAUSE EACH MATCH STRIKE IS FINISHED BY HAND, OCCASIONALLY THERE ARE IRREGULARITIES DURING PRODUCTION. THESE ISSUES SOMETIMES CREATE STRIKERS THAT CANNOT BE SOLD AS A-STOCK OR IN PERFECT CONDITION.THIS IS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO STOCK-UP ON A WORKING MATCH STRIKE AT AN INCREDIBLE PRICE. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.This unique match strike (or pyrogène in French) is a reproduction of those found throughout late 19th and early 20th century France . At that time, it was common to see a match striker sitting on a bistro table or bar. The strikers served three purposes. First, the hollowed-out top was used to store matches. Secondly, its side or base (with its ribbed surface) was used to strike and ignite the match. And lastly, the piece served as an advertising venue. Many distilleries used these match strikes to promote their liquor, and were usually provided to the bar for free.

"Strike anywhere" are suggested for use and are available at specialty stores or online, and are included in the sale. Regular household kitchen matches will not light on the side of the striker, as they do not contain enough phosphorus in its tip. Our matches do contain enough phosphorus, as do white-tip matches, which are easily found through a Google search. Household kitchen matches are shown in the photo. The strikers can also be used to hold a variety of other items, such as toothpicks.

*** Red-tip matched are included, NOT the green matches with the white-tip. ***