Matches Collection (page 4)

Coursing Matches (coloured engraving)
729121 Coursing Matches (coloured engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing Matches. Series of illustrations bys T Dadd)

Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting (coloured engraving)
729120 Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting (coloured engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting, Altcar)

The final tie for the association football (engraving)
729500 The final tie for the association football (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Champagne, Cigars and Playing Cards, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730659 Champagne, Cigars and Playing Cards, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Champagne, Cigars and Playing Cards)

Matches (coloured engraving)
558308 Matches (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matches. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Les Derniers Peaux-Rouges (engraving)
2783256 Les Derniers Peaux-Rouges (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Derniers Peaux-Rouges)

Matches and a Christmas message, greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031466 Matches and a Christmas message, greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matches and a Christmas message, greetings card)

Matchbox labels (colour litho)
423605 Matchbox labels (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

The Match Seller, Ludgate Hill, 1893 (b&w photo)
STC112434 The Match Seller, Ludgate Hill, 1893 (b&w photo) by Martin, Paul (1864-1942); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Paraffining splints (engraving)
5212869 Paraffining splints (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paraffining splints)

Automatic machine, An aid to commerce (b / w photo)
6008237 Automatic machine, An aid to commerce (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Automatic machine, An aid to commerce)

A match-boy in Naples (engraving)
2792630 A match-boy in Naples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A match-boy in Naples. Illustration for Chatterbox (1883)

The Game of Polo - A Warm Corner (coloured engraving)
729490 The Game of Polo - A Warm Corner (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of Polo - A Warm Corner)

The Last Croquet Game of the Season (coloured engraving)
729091 The Last Croquet Game of the Season (coloured engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Croquet Game of the Season)

The Match-Makers at the East End (engraving)
729293 The Match-Makers at the East End (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Match-Makers at the East End. Illustration initialled H J)

A Match Factory, 1895, photograph from The Times (sepia photo)
STC306695 A Match Factory, 1895, photograph from The Times (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The story of a match (colour litho)
3099315 The story of a match (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of a match)

Matches (coloured engraving)
558295 Matches (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matches. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Polo at Jerome Park, 1876 (engraving)
1080010 Polo at Jerome Park, 1876 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, June 24, 1876)

The chemical match, 1816 (chromolitho)
977405 The chemical match, 1816 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The chemical match, 1816)

A mans mind magnified (colour litho)
3641762 A mans mind magnified (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mans mind magnified. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Early phosphorus matches (chromolitho)
2782637 Early phosphorus matches (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early phosphorus matches. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Lawn Tennis Championship matches at Wimbledon (engraving)
587632 Lawn Tennis Championship matches at Wimbledon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lawn Tennis Championship matches at Wimbledon, London)

Sketches at Bryant and Mays Match Manufactories, Bow (engraving)
608726 Sketches at Bryant and Mays Match Manufactories, Bow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Bryant and Mays Match Manufactories, Bow)

Vendor of matches (engraving)
664718 Vendor of matches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vendor of matches)

The Blue Tobacco Box, 1878 (oil on canvas)
712178 The Blue Tobacco Box, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 36x46 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Polo in India (coloured engraving)
729122 Polo in India (coloured engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo in India. Illustration by R Caton Woodrille, 1891)

The Royal Meet of the West Norfolk Hunt (coloured engraving)
729102 The Royal Meet of the West Norfolk Hunt (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Meet of the West Norfolk Hunt at Snettisham)

Croquet at the convalescent home of St Bartholomews Hospital, Highgate (coloured engraving)
729094 Croquet at the convalescent home of St Bartholomews Hospital, Highgate (coloured engraving) by Gardner, William Biscombe (1847-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pipe of Peace and Goodwill, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731128 The Pipe of Peace and Goodwill, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pipe of Peace and Goodwill)

Still life trompe l oeil, 1892 (oil on canvas)
NUL374165 Still life trompe l oeil, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Cope, George (1855-1929); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Polo at Ranelagh (colour litho)
559448 Polo at Ranelagh (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo at Ranelagh)

Mansion House. Matches (coloured engraving)
558434 Mansion House. Matches (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mansion House. Matches. Cries of London)

Vesta case decorated with Aston Villa English Cup and League Winners
NFM315390 Vesta case decorated with Aston Villa English Cup and League Winners, 1897 (metal & enamel) by English School, (19th century); 5.5x3.6 cm; National Football Museum, Manchester

The Cost of Coals (engraving)
960015 The Cost of Coals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cost of Coals, with images of skeletal figures of Death, and coal miners)

Poster advertising a boxing gala at the Palais des Sports, Brussels (colour litho)
PER205354 Poster advertising a boxing gala at the Palais des Sports, Brussels (colour litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

Toothpick / match holder urn from Lyons Hall, 1930-1950
This is a small urn with a wide rim. The rim has a raised rope pattern. The urn body narrows near the middle, with the middle portion bulges out in a narrow ring

Baptism of fire
Giorgio Toniolo

Danger
Ivan Stanimirov

Short circuit
Wieteke de Kogel

The Little Match Girl
ElyzaLy

Judgement Day
Petri Damstén

still life with books. vintage
Mykhailo Sherman

Light another Cigar
gNo

Little match seller
Little boy, looking at flame from match, sitting in the snow, outdoors. Tatyana Tomsickova

Bryant & May Ltd. Liverpool. Making match boxes entirely from wood. Inspection of the wood. 6th May 1930

Roger Vadim, french film director. at a bar in Paris, France, April 1964

Newcastle United 3-2 Barcelona, UEFA Champions League Group C match at St James Park, Wednesday 17th September 1997. Our picture shows... match action

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"From Hambledon to Hollywood: A Fiery Journey Through Matches" In 1777, a spark was ignited at the Match at Hambledon, marking the birth of an era that would forever change our world. Fast forward to England's Glory Matches poster, proudly displaying its patriotic colors and promising a blaze like no other. They have witnessed historic moments throughout time. In 1936, boxing legend Joe Louis set hearts ablaze with his fiery punches in the ring. Meanwhile, an old Japanese matchbox label depicted a playful cat fearlessly engaging with a mighty lion - a symbol of courage and audacity. Safety became paramount as Bryant and May introduced their innovative safety match matchbox label, ensuring protection against accidental fires. The iconic Bryant and May Match Factory stood tall as it produced countless sparks that lit up homes across the globe. Sports battles were fought fiercely on both sides of the Atlantic. Eton clashed with Blackburn in 1882/3 while Burnley faced Liverpool head-on. The clash between England and Italy in 1934 left fans breathless as they witnessed footballing brilliance unfold before their eyes. The rivalry between Notts Forest and Derby burned bright on multiple occasions, igniting passions within their devoted fan bases. As matches illuminated stadiums during these intense face-offs, history was made on those hallowed grounds. But matches weren't just confined to sports arenas; they also found themselves illuminating screens worldwide through movies like "SON OF THE SHEIK. " These cinematic flames captivated audiences' hearts while providing unforgettable entertainment. Through triumphs and challenges alike, they have remained steadfast companions throughout our journey. From humble beginnings at Hambledon to global fame today, these tiny sticks continue to ignite not only fire but also our imagination – reminding us that even from small sparks can come great illumination.