A 3.25in (8cm) Doulton Lambeth match holder and ash tray

A 3.25in (8cm) Doulton Lambeth combined match stick storage unit and ash tray signed by Rosina Brown in the form of a tambourine and drum.

This Doulton Lambeth match holder and ash tray has the Doulton Lambeth impressed mark with the word ‘England’ included, indicating a manufacturing date of 1892-1902. It is signed in monogram by Rosina Brown. The march holder weighs 123g.

The match holder is in excellent condition. A number of minute defects appear to date from before the firing of the item.