A large vintage French porcelain pyrogen, a bistro advertising item for Codineau absinthe, allowing matches to be lit by rubbing them on the grooved surface.
 Please note that pyrogens do not work with traditional matches; if you wish to use them, you will need sulfur matches, also called "strike anywhere," which are usually ordered from the United States.


 Base diameter 12 cm - Height 10 cm
 Mid-20th century period


 Good overall condition.
 An antique item bearing the marks of time.