{"product_id":"antique-advertising-packhams-lime-wine-ceramic-match-stick-holder-striker","title":"Antique Advertising - Packham's Lime Wine Ceramic Match Stick Holder \u0026 Striker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Advertising - Packham's Lime Wine Ceramic Match Stick Holder \u0026amp; Striker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEarly 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis charming \u003cspan\u003eantique Packham's Lime Wine match holder and striker\u003c\/span\u003e is a lovely example of classic ceramic advertising. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUsed to hold matches while advertising the beverage. This match stick holder \/ striker would have sat countertop in a bar, pub or restaurant to increase exposure encourage sales. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt features a two tone design with a crackle glazed cream top which has black printed text reading \"Packham's Lime Wine\" and textured brown lower half acting as a 'strike anywhere' match striker. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDuring the late Victorian and Edwardian period, wines made from ingredients other than grapes became very popular, such as lime, elderberry and orange. They were considered refreshing, lower alcohol drinks and were often promoted from their 'medical' benefits due to being citrus based and aiding digestion and being a source of Vitamin C. Because of this, it was often favoured with sailors and the British Navy in an attempt to prevent scurvy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIdeal as a unique display piece or for use in a period-inspired setting, it adds a touch of character to any home or collection. Perfect to hold matches still, the piece would look great upon a mantle, fireplace, sideboard or table for ease of lighting fires and candles. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: Diameter 12.7cm x Height 5.5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Good order. No chips or repairs. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem No. 9466\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brook Antiques ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55322992247126,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2474\/5046\/files\/IMG_4710.jpg?v=1789124923","url":"https:\/\/brook-antiques.com\/products\/antique-advertising-packhams-lime-wine-ceramic-match-stick-holder-striker","provider":"Brook Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}