{"product_id":"archivist-gallery-golden-sun-rays-luxury-matchbox","title":"Archivist Gallery Golden Sun Rays Luxury Matchbox","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe’ve long had a soft spot, bordering on \u003cem\u003ecomplete obsession\u003c\/em\u003e, for the wonderfully \u003cstrong\u003eoversized matchboxes by Archivist Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Part practical object, part tiny artwork, they turn the everyday ritual of lighting candles into something with a little more ceremony… \u003cem\u003ea flicker of theatre for the mantelpiece\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cstrong\u003e letterpress printed\u003c\/strong\u003e matchbox, featuring a radiant gold-foiled sun complete with rosy cheeks and a decidedly self-important expression, is designed by Tabby Booth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something wonderfully \u003cstrong\u003etheatrical \u003c\/strong\u003eabout it. One can almost imagine it sitting proudly on the mantelpiece at Versailles, purchased in a moment of enthusiasm by none other than \u003cstrong\u003eLouis XIV\u003c\/strong\u003e himself. The Sun King did, after all, have a slight fondness for sun motifs… \u003cem\u003esubtlety was never really the point.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gloriously golden companion for candle lighting, dinner parties, and anyone who believes even the humble matchbox deserves \u003cem\u003ea touch of royal drama.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eArchivist Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFounded in 1994 by Sarah and William Allardice, Archivist Gallery began with a mission to revive exquisite images from the archives of the Natural History Museum. Since then, they’ve become masters of collaboration, working with artists and archives worldwide to create an irresistible portfolio of prints, stationery, and, of course, their famous luxury matches—\u003cem\u003eeveryday objects elevated into treasures\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matches are non-toxic. Unlike other matches, Archivist Gallery's matches do not contain harmful substances such as sulfur or zinc oxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: These matches are very handy for scented candles, especially if you need to reach all the way to the bottom of the glass jar to light the wick!\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archivist Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57137077059957,"sku":"Deco-Archivist-Matches-Sun-Rays","price":11.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/7930\/4236\/files\/Wildschut-Antiques-Archivist-Gallery-Matches-Golden-Sun-Rays-1.jpg?v=1778166080","url":"https:\/\/wildschut-antiques.com\/products\/archivist-gallery-golden-sun-rays-luxury-matchbox","provider":"Wildschut Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}