Antique French Art Deco, 1920s, pyrogène, lighter, in a classic design of white glaze with blue trim and black lettering and a tapered ridged section around the pot for lighting matches and a hole in the top for storing matches. This one is marked: Castagne & J.Charlionais Toulouse. Fournitures d'hôtel & Limonadiers.
From a time when smoking in cafes and bars and bistros was the norm, these were placed on tables and the bar at the disposal of the clientele. They were produced for advertising and came printed with many of the various French liqueurs and alcohols served in the bar. A great piece of history.
Castagne & Charlionais were notable French makers known primarily for their production of cast iron bistro tables and similar furniture items, particularly from Toulouse. Their work often features cast iron bases combined with marble or metal tabletops, reflecting an industrial style popular in early 20th-century France. These pieces are recognized for their solidity and stability, and some date back to around the 1920s. They obviously had some publicity items, ie. pyroxenes, made for their tables in these cafes.
Please note modern safety matches won’t light on this surface.
This model does have a chip on the rim. This doesn't take away the charm of the piece. Some of the black lettering is a little worn. Otherwise marks commensurate with age.
Diameter at base: 10cm/4 inches Height: 9cm/3.5 inches Weight 300g
