Before the junk drawer swallowed every household necessity, apparently even the matches got their own eagle.
This small cast iron wall match holder features a spread-wing American eagle above a rectangular receptacle, with five stars across the front and a mounting point below. It has exactly the sort of heavy, practical construction and patriotic flourish that makes old household hardware so much fun to collect.
I have left the aged surface alone. The oxidation, finish loss and general evidence of having existed near a stove or hearth are part of the story.
Condition: Aged vintage condition with oxidation, surface rust, dirt, finish loss and wear throughout. Interior has accumulated debris. Mounting point is present. Sold as found and not cleaned or restored.
