Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Circular, silver-plated, with brass bust of Queen Victoria in profile facing left, above which is blue enamel swag inscribed "In Commemoration." In blue enamel boxes on bottom right and bottom left of swag, are the inscribed dates "1837" and "1897." Box lid, which displays enameled inscriptions, hinged on back. Striker on bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Date
ca. 1897
Accession Number
1978-146-264
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Plated brass, enamel
Dimensions
5 x 5 x 1.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 9/16 in. )
manufactured in
England
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1978-146-264