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

PERSONALISED STATIONERY

We work with a wonderful family run print studio to produce your personalised cards. Please allow 7-10 working days for from order, to dispatch. In addition the run up to the festive period becomes exceptionally busy, so do allow up to 14 day.

CERAMICS AND GREETING CARDS

Please allow 3-5 working days for delivery of items that are available. Any ceramic pre-order dates are always clearly marked. For international orders, timescales vary depending on country. 

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

ART

We are thrilled to offer affordable global shipping for both unframed and framed art. 

Our expert framers have a distinguished history of carpentry and woodworking skills. Your frames will be made bespoke, to order and be of the very best quality. We also use a very high-end acrylic, rather than glass. While acrylic is the same weight and look and feel as glass, it is practically unbreakable, not only making it a far superior choice for shipping, but much safer to hang on the wall of any nursery.

Outside of London, we work with premium printing and framing hubs internationally. Your order will be produced and shipped from the closet facility, making delivery fast and affordable!  

ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIMES

UK Shipping

Unframed Art

Allow up to 5 working days for the delivery of unframed prints. 

Framed Prints

Allow 5-7 working days for the safe delivery of framed, personalised prints. Should you need your order sooner, please do get in touch and we will do everything we can to deliver to tight deadlines.

International Shipping

USA & Australia: we collaborate with family run business wherever possible and as such the lead times for our American and Australian workshops are a little different. Please allow 15 working days for the production and dispatch of framed art. Unframed art will be dispatched in 10-12 working days.

Europe & Rest of World: Please allow 7-10 working days for the safe delivery of framed, personalised prints. 

CUSTOMS AND DUTIES

For customers outside the UK the website will automatically display prices without UK sales tax. Import duties and taxes are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are your responsibility and will be collected from you by the carrier. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs are prior to purchase.

In an effort to keep taxes for our customers to a minimum, we work with gallery partners worldwide to facilitate fast shipping and avoid additional fees, shipping art within your country's territory. However our ceramics and stationery ship from the UK - import duties and taxes may apply!