Tulsa, OK
Details
- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 3.25ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Earthenware
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Burgundy
- Condition Notes
- Very good antique condition; brilliant colors, no cracks, no crazing. Tiny glaze chip on lower edge which do not detract … moreVery good antique condition; brilliant colors, no cracks, no crazing. Tiny glaze chip on lower edge which do not detract from appearance. Please note that strikable (not safety matches) are required. less
- Description
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This charming match strike / vesta is lovely example of English Torquay red earthenware pottery. Decorated in an early 20th …
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This charming match strike / vesta is lovely example of English Torquay red earthenware pottery. Decorated in an early 20th century. primitive style featuring a crowing rooster and golf club motif. A wonderful addition to any match striker, English art pottery, or redware collection. This piece is known as "motto ware" bearing the clever saying "Aye be up" ringing the piece. The matches are stored in the top reservoir and then lighted on the rough exterior surface of the base. The mark of Longpark Pottery and "Tormohun" which indicates the piece was of the upscale line of the fabricator. There is also an incised 133 mark.
Torquay is a collective of regional potters in the South Devon area of England near the seaside town of Torquay. Founded in the 1860's, this group of fabricators have become to be known as "Torquay" for the common traits of their red earthenware -- slip glazes, written mottos (often quite witty), and arts & crafts rustic styling. Some pottery houses are identifiable by marks; others are categorized in this group simply based on aesthetic.
We have purchased a very large collection of Torquay and other European match strikes which are listed in the Chez Vous Antiques storefront on Chairish. Please take a look!
Very good antique condition; brilliant colors, no cracks, no crazing. Tiny glaze chip on lower edge which do not detract from appearance. Please note that strikable (not safety matches) are required.
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Tulsa, OK
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