This is a quite superb cat wearing the skokers hat match holder, match striker of which:

During our research we have been informed it certainlydates from the 19th century.

Dates about c1880s.

Of a european origin.

German.

Underneath: incised numbers.

It and other similar dog and cat figures from the 19th century were part of a recent house clearance.

Porcelain ceramic.

Wonderful portrayal of the standing cat smoking a pipe.

Delightful features of the cat wearing the smokers hat.

To the side, the match holder with the striker to the side.

Mounted onto the decorative base.

It has an overall height of about 4.75inches.

Hollow base size with an overall size ofabout 2.75 x 2.25inches.

Condition: Considering the age: the overall condition is excellent and is without blemish.

All as perpictures.

Besides being a very collectable, 19th century porcelain ceramic cat smoking the pipe with the match holder, striker,c1880s, would also look fabulous displayed.

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On Jan-24-15 at 03:30:04 PST, seller added the following information:

the raised armhas a glue repair which can quite easily be observed in the pictures...

it was listed in a rush and the repair was left out of the