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SCRATCH, Antique Carved Marble Folk Art Match Striker blue canisters Another example of book asThis 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