Labat & Fils French Match Strike, with Gift Box and 100 Strike Anywhere Matches

This unique match strike (or pyrogène in French) is a reproduction of those found throughout late 19th and early 20th century France. It was common to see a match striker sitting on a bistro table or bar at that time. The strikers are comprised of two separate parts. First, the top cylindrical container is used to hold matches. And the other, the ribbed surface on its side (or base), is used to strike and ignite the match. In the past, the pieces also served as advertisements. Many companies used items like these to promote their wares, which were usually provided to the bar for free. 

Each gift box includes a box of 100 "strike anywhere" matches. Strike-anywhere matches are also for sale on our website and the internet. Our matches are made to ignite on rough surfaces, while ordinary "strike on box" kitchen matches are made to be struck on the side of their box. The difference between strike anywhere matches and typical kitchen matches is the amount of phosphorus at the tip of the match. Regular household kitchen matches will not light on our match strikes.

Strike marks can easily be removed using a mild cleanser and a rag or paper towel.

The strikers can also be useful in holding various other items, such as toothpicks.

• Measures 3.5" tall x 3.5" in diameter.
• High-quality gift box.
• Includes a box of 100 red tip "strike anywhere" matches. See photo.
• Hand-painted lines and accents.
• Imported.

A Styrofoam disk is included inside at the bottom of the match holder to accommodate various match lengths.

Many prefer the look of the match striker accumulating strike marks over time and will prefer to keep it looking this way. These marks give the striker even more of an antique look. However, if you wish to remove the marks, they can easily be wiped off using a rag (or paper towel) and a mild cleanser.