This ornamental matchstick holder exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and whimsical animal forms characteristic of Fabergé's Moscow workshop during the late 19th century. The piece ingeniously combines practical function with luxury materials, featuring a naturalistically carved sandstone boar enriched with gem-set details and a precious metal mounting that allowed it to serve both as decorative objet and functional strike. Created in 1894, it represents the jeweler's celebrated ability to elevate utilitarian objects into miniature works of art through superior materials and meticulous design.