Vintage Stamp Long Matches

Archivist Gallery's love of stamps has now extended to our long matchboxes with this whimsical collection of butterflies, birds and flowers brought to life by Ariane Butto. Ariane is a Parisian illustrator and a dear friend to Archivist, her romantic style and bright colour pallet, always make for eye-catching and joyful designs.

Details

• Made in United Kingdom
• Contains 45 matches, each measuring 280mm Long
• Natural coloured match sticks with white tips
• Wrapped in a compostable cello 
• Designed by Ariane Butto

• 11.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 in (29.4 x 6 x 3 cm)

 Archivist Gallery 

Archivist Gallery, founded in the mid-1990s by husband-and-wife duo William and Sarah Allardice, specializes in exquisitely crafted British letterpress products—ranging from cards and prints to whimsical, artist-designed luxury matchboxes. Born from an inspiration in the archives of the Natural History Museum, the company champions both creativity and craftsmanship, ultimately growing to operate Britain’s largest dedicated letterpress printing facility. Their offerings reflect a global design ethos, as Archivist collaborates with illustrators and print-makers worldwide to bring artful, colorful stationery and matches to market. In recognition of their excellence, they were awarded the prestigious King's Award for Export in 2023, underscoring their international reach and reputation.