Old Tareyton striker plate

[dgirardin]

I came across this striker plate from terreton tobacco just wondering if anybody knows everything about the history or value of the striker plate and what it was used for

 

[weezell]

striker plate

Matches...

 

[ssjones]

Could have used one last week! I take my "match safe" for all travel trips, it has a glued on striker panel. I guess I just wore it out. Fortunately, where we were staying, had a paved patio, and I could strike my match on the tile.