{"product_id":"hat","title":"Antique Bronze Top Hat Match Striker, Circa 1880–1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Bronze Top Hat Match Striker, Circa 1880–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA late 19th to early 20th century cast bronze novelty match striker, beautifully modeled in the form of a gentleman’s top hat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crown features a textured striker surface, naturally worn from use, while the hollow interior is designed to hold matches, making it both a functional object and a sculptural desk accessory. Pieces like this sit at the intersection of utility and whimsy, where even the most ordinary ritual, lighting a match, was given thoughtful design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form is simple but clever. Instantly recognizable, satisfying in hand, and finished with a rich, untouched patina that only comes with time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall in scale but full of character, the kind of object that quietly elevates a surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMeasures approximately 1.5 inches in height, 2 inches in width and 3 inches in length \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with honest wear throughout. Original patina intact. Striker surface shows appropriate use. No structural issues noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975089516604,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/IMG_9035.jpg?v=1777912579","url":"https:\/\/www.sarahandelijahantiques.com\/products\/hat","provider":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}