Vintage 19th Century French Bistro Match Striker cocktail stirrers Painted entirely by hand

Painted entirely by hand

this reclaimed vintner's wine aging barrel top has been repurposed into a large round serving tray with hand forged iron handles for carrying

Why hide cooking conveniences when they can be displayed in a lovely pewter cup

or to be used as coffee table or tablescape decor

a cornucopia of freshly harvested vegetables

Vintage 19th Century French Bistro Match Striker cocktail stirrers Painted entirely by handThis Belle poque France ceramic match striker once rested on the zinc countertops of Parisian cafs where absinthe flowed and conversation lingered. Its deep navy glaze, softened by time, frames white lettering that advertised the green fairy and her favored distillers, including the storied houses of Samson and Gaillard. It is an object made for ritual and reflection, a small but essential part of the theatre of daily life in the era of Toulouse