Yellow Glass Match Striker by A & J Zimmerman Ltd

Description

This Yellow Glass Match Striker by A & J Zimmerman Ltd, dated 1903, is formed with a yellow glass body decorated with alternating bands of fine horizontal ribbing and smooth polished glass, creating a distinctive layered surface around the body. 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 for A & J Zimmerman Ltd, Arthur & John Zimmerman, and the date letter for 1903.

The yellow glass is less commonly encountered than the standard clear examples, while the alternating ribbed and polished sections give this Edwardian match striker a particularly distinctive appearance.

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Measurements

6.5cm High x 5.5cm Wide (2.56 x 2.17 Inches) 

Who are A & J Zimmerman? 

Founded in 1879 by Arthur S. Zimmerman and John Ulrich Zimmerman, A & J Zimmerman Ltd grew into one of Birmingham’s most respected late Victorian and Edwardian manufacturing silversmiths. Renowned for high-quality sterling silver novelties, match strikers, photograph frames, and luxury desk accessories, the firm operated workshops in Birmingham and showrooms in London, striking their A&JZ sponsor mark across major British assay offices.

For further information see our Makers and Retailers profile on A & J Zimmerman Ltd.

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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