A very rare antique Schafer & Vater Figural Bisque Match Holder Striker.
A very stylized dancing couple with the gentleman dressed in a White Shirt and Black Tails and the Woman has Blonde Hair and a long Orange dress. Underneath reads MATCHITCHE. The back is a textured tree trunk with holes for the matches and is hollow so you can put the used matches in there. Strike anywhere on the trunk of the tree.
Measures approximately, 3” x 1 ¼” x 6 ¼” tall.
Very good condition.
Germany, circa 1920.