Match striker jug?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by KSW, Aug 29, 2022.

  1. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    This looks to me like a glass match striker, except it’s a jug. Do you think it is a striker and the jug is for tapers or something? But why would it have a spout? Or is the ridging purely decorative on a functional item?
    Sadly some cracks but interesting none the less. Thanks for looking :)
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    KSW, Aug 29, 2022
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  2. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I'd think striker, late 19th. Matches or spills kept in it. A novelty.
     
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  3. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Older than I thought!
     
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Au Contraire, Bear! As we don't have a pic that confirms the spout being real/functional, nor any dimensional information or size comparison, I can sympathize with your initial impression. And not that my experience is particularly deep in match holders with striker faces...but thats a pitcher, to my eye! The ridges, as KSW suggested, are "purely decorative on a functional item" imho.
    Also: "...or spills kept in it"...what manner of spills were you thinking of? Thanks!
     
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  5. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I can't show a link as I'm on a boat in the middle of nowhere with limited wifi, but if you Google images "Ridged glass spill match striker jug" there are a few pictured.
    Also "Antique art nouveau WMF match striker taper holder jug ,Etsy is similar.
    Ahoy.
     
    daveydempsey, Aug 30, 2022
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  6. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    It’s around 3” tall and the spout is functional.
     
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  7. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Thanks Davey! No sailor emoji unfortunately . Have a great holiday :)
    I found one using those search terms.
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    They seem to think novelty taper holder too. Someone got bored with making the plain topped ones.
    I think the answer is that it can be whatever you want it to be!
     
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  8. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    I wouldn't mind being on a boat in the middle of nowhere, happy sailing (or motoring, whatever floats your boat:smuggrin:)
     
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  9. TallCakes

    TallCakes Well-Known Member

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  10. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Ah, good find @TallCakes ! Yes, it’s creamer size similar to the one in your photo. Panel optics? Off to Google……
     
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  11. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Rolled paper spills, about six inches or so.

    I've seen a fair few novelty holders.
     
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  12. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    As I am frequently reminded, my abysmal ignorance has been exposed. West Coast city boy, dumb as an oyster. I stand fully corrected in this matter. Apologies to all...no offense intended.
     
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  13. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    And absolutely none taken!
     
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