Antique Stoneware "I'm Your Match" Match Holder pumpkin box often decorated with geometric motifs

often decorated with geometric motifs as was this one

Or use it as a vase for ikebana

This lovely studio pottery vessel makes a great small planter

though still latches

The flower frog is in very good condition

Antique Stoneware "I'm Your Match" Match Holder pumpkin box often decorated with geometric motifsIm completely smitten with this little antique stoneware crock type match holder this is clearly a couple for the ages! It is unmarked, but based on the color, shape and style of painting Id guess its American and dates to the mid to late 19th century, though I have not found another like it. (Of course who would ever part with one of these???) I just adore this funny, homely pair, who appear absolutely delighted with themselves and one another. What