Archivist Gallery Great Barrier Reef Matchbox
Coral Reverie: The Great Barrier Reef Matchbox
We’ve long been captivated by Archivist Gallery’s matchboxes—generously sized, beautifully designed, and perfect for lighting an entire constellation of candles in one elegant sweep.
This design, created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, is inspired by the extraordinary illustrations of William Saville-Kent from The Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Saville-Kent (1845–1908), an English marine biologist, devoted his life in Australia to studying and illustrating the vibrant corals of the reef at a time when their biology was still largely mysterious. The result is a matchbox brimming with color, detail, and the wonder of the ocean’s hidden treasures.
Archivist Gallery
Founded in 1994 by Sarah and William Allardice, Archivist Gallery began by reviving exquisite prints from the archives of the Natural History Museum. Since then, they’ve collaborated with artists and archives worldwide, producing a stunning collection of prints, cards, and, of course, their collectible luxury matches.
Pro Tip: The long matches are perfect for deep, scented candles—no burned fingertips required.
Completely non-toxic, free from sulphur, zinc oxide, or any other nasties, these matchboxes are pure fire in both style and safety. Classic, practical, and delightfully fun, they make an exquisite gift for any occasion.
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.
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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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