Gingham Safety Match Bottle

A$43 · Offered by Harry Hartog Rare Books

A match bottle featuring a label inspired by our love of type with the words 'Safety Matches' in bold font on top of a bright, multi-coloured gingham pattern. You’ve heard of messages and ships in bottles – now, let us introduce the match bottle. Filled with 150 colourful matchsticks – simply lift one out and strike it on the base of the bottle. Both decorative and practical, they’re perfect perched on a kitchen shelf, bathroom ledge, or beside your favourite candle. A little everyday magic, ready to strike.

• Binding: Hardcover

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