Archivist Gallery Birdy Stamp Matchbox
A Letterpress Delight: Vintage Stamp Matchbox
We’ve been devoted admirers of Archivist Gallery’s matchboxes for years—lavishly sized, beautifully designed, and perfect for igniting not just one, but a whole constellation of candles at once.
This exquisite matchbox features a design by the talented Ariane Butto, inspired by the timeless elegance of a vintage stamp. Crafted as a letterpress matchbox, it’s a miniature work of art for your mantelpiece: practical, charming, and utterly unique. Whether gifted to a friend, a loved one, or kept as a cheeky treat for yourself (because why not?), it brings a touch of whimsy and joy to any home.
Archivist Gallery
Founded in 1994 by Sarah and William Allardice, Archivist Gallery began by resurrecting stunning prints from the archives of the Natural History Museum. Since then, they’ve collaborated with artists and archives worldwide, creating a delightful collection of prints, cards, and, of course, their iconic luxury matches.
And because beauty should never come at a toxic price, these matches are completely free from sulphur, zinc oxide, or any harmful nasties—just pure, elegant fire.
Tip: Their generous length makes them perfect for lighting deep, scented candles without singeing your fingertips.
Product info
Transport & Delivery
All household, small fine art, and vintage items are available for in-store pickup or can be shipped domestically and internationally. Shipping expenses will be included during the checkout process for standard shipping.
All our large and delicate antique and vintage items require custom delivery, which must be organised separately from the product purchase. We will of course organise the transport for you and help you with all your questions. We ship world-wide and have lots of experience with the transport of fragile items. All of our products are professionally packed, shipped and send via one of our partners. We will make sure we will always find the best custom solution for your transport. Feel free to reach out to us anytime for a quote on the delivery of any of our items to your home address.
Please also read our FAQs about shipping.
General condition
Please keep in mind that in many cases we sell vintage and antique pieces. None of these pieces should be considered new or in perfect condition.
All of our vintage products show the rich beauty and history of their life with the knocks and bumps of many years of use. We restore our pieces so they will be clean and in a good working condition. However we try to minimise restoration to keep every piece as original as possible.
Photography
The physical object can differ slightly in colour from the object as presented online. We have made every effort to display colours accurately, but cannot guarantee that the pictures accurately reflect the colour of those goods in real life.
Contact
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any question you have. We are always happy to answer your questions and help to transport your antiques safely to your home.
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