{"product_id":"french-advertising-match-striker-absinthe-du-truc-early-1900s","title":"French advertising match striker - Absinthe du Truc, early 1900s","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA fabulous French advertising match striker, early 20th century, branded Absinthe du Truc. The form combines a flared circular base in deep navy glaze with bold cream transfer lettering, a gilt script tag line, and a ribbed unglazed biscuit dome that serves as the striking surface. A small cup at the top is glazed a rich midnight blue and trimmed with a gilt band.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSuch \u003cem\u003egrattoirs \u003c\/em\u003eor \u003cem\u003eallumettiers \u003c\/em\u003ewere staples of French café culture from the Belle Époque into the 1920s, set out on comptoirs to hold matches and offer a textured biscuit surface for striking. Distilleries and breweries commissioned these as publicité de comptoir, typically marrying a faïence base bearing transfer lettering with an unglazed stoneware striker for reliable friction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Absinthe du Truc branding evokes the convivial spirit associated with pre-ban absinthe while reflecting the practical savoir-faire of everyday barware. Equally at home on a drinks trolley or a kitchen counter, it brings authentic bistro character to a vignette. Use it to corral long matches beside a cluster of candles on a mantel, or pair it with bistro glasses, an absinthe spoon, and a vintage poster on a back bar. Its modest scale and graphic lettering also read well on a bookshelf or desk, adding a touch of French café history to both traditional and industrial interiors. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/collections\/tobacco-accessories\" title=\"Antique French Tobacco Accessories\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeveral similar\u003c\/a\u003e match strikers are available for individual purchase if you wish to build a collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 2¾\" high x 4¼\" wide x 4¼\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 7cm high x 11cm wide x 11cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53961378333010,"sku":"24954","price":644.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC08994_4746f440-d083-4a62-a426-b5b4a3e39f06.jpg?v=1783597067","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/french-advertising-match-striker-absinthe-du-truc-early-1900s","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}