SCRATCH, Antique Carved Marble Folk Art Match Striker brass hedgehog showing off the dexterity of

showing off the dexterity of its maker

1930 wax paper potato chip bags would be perfect to use as gift bags filled with homemade treats

with a light fold midway down

I love envisioning its maker sitting down with ink pen

which I'm sure has lost a few creatures along the way

SCRATCH, Antique Carved Marble Folk Art Match Striker brass hedgehog showing off the dexterity ofThis was of my favorite finds from my road trip this summer, which I found in Kansas City, Missouri, purchased from a dealer with a treasure trove of fabulous things, many of which he wouldn't part with. I finally coaxed him into selling me this one, which I find just about a perfect object, and which I had to hold on to for a bit to enjoy. Carved of marble and weighing about 6 1 2 pounds, it's an oversized match striker, with "Scratch" carved in