AUSTRIAN 1910-1915 Sculptural Enameled Racehorse With Jockey Desk Touch Striker

Austrian desk striker of a race horse with a jockey.

Fabulous art deco desk smoker's touch-tip striker, created in Vienna Austria during the Edwardian period, back in the 1915. The sculptural desk match striker has been designed in the shape of a racehorse with a jockey. All mounted on a rectangular beveled plinth base of black glass. This decorative piece is very unusual, crafted in spelter and decorated with colorful non glossy polychrome enamels. It is a lovely well modelled statue of a mounted jockey on horseback with reins in front of a hitching post, which have the function of matches striker.

Materials: Spelter, polychrome enamel, black glass and fabric.

Country: Austria.

Year: Circa 1910-1915.

Weight: About 2.8 Pounds, (1.5 Kg.).

Measurements: 172 mm by 197 mm by 80 mm (6.75 x 7.75 x 3.15 Inches).

Hallmarks: Signed MADE IN AUSTRIA.

Condition: The overall condition of this touch-tip striker is very good. Beside the normal wear, there is no damage to the metal. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D030525SAEH/.8960