Preppy Shield Latin Motto Armorial Cheltenham College School Crest Hand Painted Antique Match Striker Holder Tobacciana Home Decor

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A striking piece of Edwardian-era craftsmanship, this circa 1910 porcelain match holder striker features a charming spherical form finished in … Read more A striking piece of Edwardian-era craftsmanship, this circa 1910 porcelain match holder striker features a charming spherical form finished in a baby blue, pebbled texture, perfectly suited to both utility and display. The front of the striker proudly displays a hand-painted shield bearing the armorial crest of Cheltenham College, a historic English public school founded in 1841. The design features a red and black field crossed by a gold band with symbolic emblems, topped with crossed swords and bees—a traditional representation of industriousness and honor. Beneath it is the Latin motto "Labor Omnia Vincit" – "Work Conquers All", a fitting tribute to the college’s values of perseverance and discipline.

Measuring 2.75" high by 3" wide and deep, and weighing just over one pound, it is both compact and weighty enough for stable use. The bottom is marked "Arcadian China", a well-known English pottery manufacturer renowned for souvenir and decorative ceramics during the early 20th century. Good antique condition with no chips, light signs of wear. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.

Both decorative and functional, this antique match striker serves as a refined piece of English home déco, perfect for collectors of heraldic items, Cheltenham alumni, or lovers of period ceramics. See less