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Match Safe

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309097

Description

Copper and brass match safe with motif of a large building and landscape in relief.

Details

Descriptive Terms

match safes
brass (alloy)
copper (metal)
repoussé
Safe, Match
Safe, Match

Inscription

"IMPROVED SAFETY BOX / FOR WAX TAPERS AND VESTA LIGHTS" (Molded)

Additional Identification Number

E21

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 (H), 2 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.1720AB

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