{"product_id":"french-dubonnet-bistro-pyrogene-match-striker","title":"French Dubonnet Bistro Pyrogène Match Striker","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"371\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully graphic vintage French ceramic pyrogène, once used on café and bistro tables to hold and strike matches. The upper well held loose matches, while the finely ribbed, unglazed surface around the neck provided the abrasive area needed to ignite them.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eThe warm cream-glazed base is painted with the words “Quinquina Dubonnet,” advertising the celebrated French wine-based apéritif. \u003cem data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eQuinquina\u003c\/em\u003e refers to an aromatized wine made with cinchona bark and quinine. Dubonnet was created in Paris in 1846 and later became one of France’s most recognizable apéritif brands. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eThe interior bears a circular maker’s mark reading “Pyrogène Paris.” The French word \u003cem data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"829\"\u003epyrogène\u003c\/em\u003e translates roughly to fire-maker and is the traditional name given to these match holders and strikers. They were commonly found in French cafés, bars and restaurants before disposable lighters became widespread. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eA charming remnant of old French café culture, equally lovely styled beside a candle, on a bar cart or simply displayed as a small piece of vintage advertising pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1621\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDate: Vintage, likely early-to-mid 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eOrigin: Paris, France\u003cbr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic with an unglazed ribbed striking surface\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eMark: Pyrogène Paris\u003cbr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with surface wear, discoloration, scattered marks and residue consistent with its original utilitarian use. Please review all photographs closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1621\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDimensions: 4 x 3.75\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAETIQUES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52546390098202,"sku":"Jul18","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0780\/3930\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-07-18T203434.473.png?v=1784424879","url":"https:\/\/maetiques.com\/products\/french-dubonnet-bistro-pyrogene-match-striker","provider":"MAETIQUES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}