Edwardian Glass Globe Match Striker by Broadway & Co

Description

This Edwardian Glass Globe Match Striker by Broadway & Co, dated 1902, is formed with a clear glass globe body, tightly ribbed across the surface to provide the striking area for matches. The upper section is mounted with a sterling silver collar surrounding the central opening.

The silver mount is hallmarked Birmingham, with the maker’s mark B & Co for Broadway & Co and the date letter c for 1902.

The compact globe form was designed as a practical tabletop accessory, allowing matches to be stored within the central opening and struck directly against the ribbed glass exterior.

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Measurements

7cm High by 8cm Diameter (2.76 x 3.15 Inches)

Who were W I Broadway & Co (Broadway Silversmiths)?

Founded in 1901 by William Benjamin Broadway, W I Broadway & Co (trading as Broadway Silversmiths) is a renowned family-run silversmith based in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. Celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship in sterling silver dressing table accessories, luxury novelties, and fine tableware, the firm is particularly notable for maintaining traditional Edwardian bench techniques, using original hand-cut steel dies to produce their distinctive repoussé and engine-turned designs.

For further information see our Makers and Retailers profile on W I Broadway & Co (Broadway Silversmiths).

What is Sterling Silver?

Sterling silver refers to the alloy of metal containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper or zinc. Sterling Silver objects are stamped with the 925 mark to confirm their authenticity.

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