Figural Monk Vintage Match Holder

Bring old-world charm to your bar or den with this whimsical vintage cast-metal monk figure. The jovial monk is mid-sip from a bottle while carrying a basket of kindling, standing beside a barrel that once housed matches — complete with the original glass insert for storing strike-anywhere matches or toothpicks. The base includes a built-in match striker pad area.

A great collectible for fans of novelty tobacciana/barware accessories and humorous religious décor.

Details

• Material: Cast metal (likely spelter with bronze-tone patina), glass insert

• Era: Estimated mid-20th century (1940s–1960s)

• Theme: Tavern / Drinking Monk / Tobacciana

• Features:

  • Removable monk’s head (was originally attached; displays as shown)

  • Barrel container with original glass insert

  • Sculpted rope belt, robes, and woven basket details

  • Heavy and well-made

• Dimensions

  • Height: 7 inches

  • Length: 7 inches

  • Width: 3 inches

• Condition

  • Overall good vintage condition with age-appropriate patina and wear

  • Monk’s head detaches (likely once permanently fixed)

  • Surface tarnish/oxidation and base wear consistent with age

  • Glass insert has dirt residue and could be cleaned

  • Displays wonderfully as-is or could be restored

• Origin / Maker

  • Country of origin: Undetermined (likely European or USA)

  • Maker: Unmarked