The Empress Ceramic Matchbox

The Empress features a beautiful mermaid sitting atop a rock. She represents newness and creation: a new life, business, relationship or adventure.

The limited edition design has been meticulously made by hand, and each unique box is signed and numbered. 

The ceramic artwork sits atop a luxury card case with striker strip. Each box contains 40 coloured extra long safety matches.

Jo hopes that this box forms part of your everyday treasure. And brings you joy for many years to come.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:

Shipping safety matches outside of the UK is exceptionally tricky. If you are an overseas customer, please do email us at jo@jolaing.com, so we can check if shipping restrictions are in place. 

DETAILS

Ceramic artwork made by hand in Stoke-on-Trent 

Dimensions 10cm x 6.5cm x 3cm

Matchbox card case made in England

Matches were sourced sustainably from Sweden.

Limited edition run of 500

Each ceramic piece is handmade with care, and as our glazes react uniquely in the kiln, delicate crackles may appear - an entirely natural and beautiful hallmark of the firing process.

DELIVERY

Ceramics & Greeting Cards

- Delivery: 3–5 working days (in-stock items)

- Pre-order items will show estimated dispatch dates

Shipping Restrictions

Due to regulations, we are unable to ship matchboxes, matchsticks or striker strips to UAE, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and Australia

Art

We offer global shipping on both framed and unframed pieces.

- Frames are made bespoke to order by expert framers

- Orders are produced and dispatched from the nearest international workshop where possible

Please note: all timeframes below are from dispatch. Production (printing, personalisation and framing) is included within these estimates.

Estimated Delivery Times

UK

- Unframed prints: up to 5 working days

- Framed prints: 5–7 working days

International

USA & Australia

- Unframed: 10–12 working days

- Framed: up to 15 working days

Europe & Rest of World

- Framed prints: 7–10 working days

(Need something sooner? Please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.)

Personalised Stationery

- Made to order with our specialist print studio

- Dispatch: up to 14 working days

- During peak periods (e.g. Christmas), please allow up to 18 working days

Customs & Duties (International Orders)

Customs & Duties (International Orders)

• Prices shown exclude UK VAT for orders outside the UK
• Import duties, taxes, and handling fees may apply
• These charges are set by your local customs authority and are the responsibility of the customer

If duties are refused and the order is returned to us, a refund will be issued minus any courier handling fees and delivery costs incurred.

Where possible, art is produced and shipped locally to reduce additional charges.
Ceramics and stationery are shipped from the UK, so duties may apply.