SCHAFER & VATER ANTIQUE CERAMIC MATCH HOLDER STRIKER MR MICAWBER DECORATED #11

Description: We are both the oldest surviving members of our families. As life-long collectors, and inheritors from those who have Gone Before, we must move on some of our Stuff before that (hopefully far-off) day when it becomes our children’s responsibility. Happy to combine for cheaper postage but PLEASE WAIT for combined invoice from me or ask me for one; postage discounts can only be given on combined purchases paid for on a single invoice. SCHAFER & VATER ANTIQUE CERAMIC MATCH HOLDER STRIKER MR MICAWBER DECORATED #11 Stamped on the base with marks for Schafer and Vater, the German manufacturer famous for their novelty ceramics, mostly produced 1920s 1930. From what I can deduce, this was a match holder – they poked into the holes in the back. The unglazed strip at the bottom of the back was used to strike the match, and the small trough at the front held the used matches. The decoration is of Mr Micawber, shown holding his cane and monocle. Very unusual – I can’t find anything similar. May well have been specially produced for a tavern or store with the eponymous name. Approx 12.5 cms tall, very good condition with no damage. There are lots of S & V collectors around; someone may like to add this to their collection. My Items The items I sell are vintage; they are second hand, old, sometimes very old. I try to describe and photograph my items honestly and to the best of my ability; however if pristine condition is very important to you, I feel you should be buying from a regular shop, where you can inspect the items personally. Please note that all my items are sold "as is", with no warranty implied, and that the photos form part of the description, which should be read carefully. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST. Shipping and Payment Terms; Combining Items If you win more than one item in a listing please wait for a combined invoice from me to save you on postage and insurance costs. I always wait until the last item in an auction listing finishes before sending invoices in case buyers win more than one item. If you win an item and are planning to bid on an item in a later-finishing auction, please email me to let me know, and I will wait until that auction has finished to send you a combined invoice. International buyers please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or postage charges. Please check with your country's Customs Office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding. In most cases these charges will be collected by eBay, in which case they will appear on your invoice. If not, these charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (postage) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional postage charges. Problem with a Transaction? PLEASE contact me first. I am a reasonable human being; if there is a problem I am sure we can work something out that will satisfy us both. Involving eBay should be a last resort – something I hope will not be necessary. Contact Seller is under More Actions on your Purchase History page, or simply Reply to the email I sent when I posted your item.

Price: 82.5 AUD

Location: Sydney, New South Wales

End Time: 2024-12-07T05:48:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: 28.7 AUD