Archivist Partridge in a Pear Tree Luxury Safety Matches Sale

This elegant matchbox features a colourful ‘Partridge in a Pear Tree’ design. Inspired by the popular Christmas carol, ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’, it showcases a plump partridge surrounded by golden pears and leaves in shades of blue and orange. Printed on a vintage windmill press, the box has beautiful gold detailing and contains 125 safety matches – ideal for lighting candles at a festive meal.

This vibrant matchbox is a collaboration between Archivist and Charlotte Farmer, a screen printer and illustrator based in Bath. Stylish and practical in equal measure, it’s a fabulous addition to your home and a thoughtful gift for candle lovers and design enthusiasts.

Dimensions: 110 x 110 x 50mm.

About Archivist 

Founded in 1998, Archivist is run by husband and wife duo William and Sarah Allardice. They use  traditional letterpress printing techniques to create beautiful stationery, matches and other giftable items. Their colourful, vintage designs turn practical things, like matchboxes, into keepsakes with timeless appeal.