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English: Abstract Sunburst Reserve with Tear Drop Border Matchsafe, ca. 1886   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Made by Gorham Manufacturing Company
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English: Abstract Sunburst Reserve with Tear Drop Border Matchsafe, ca. 1886
Description
English: Rectangular, rounded corners, reverse slightly concave, with polychrome enamel and etched decoration, the square central reserve features open circle with monogram, the border of which is punctuated by alternating light blue and red square sections with perforations in center of each, on dark blue enamel ground an etched zig-zag design resembling sunrays radiates outwards from circle, square central reserve bordered on top and bottom by pink-beige strips with etched curly lines at each end, the center of each featuring light blue and yellow semi-circles with sawtoothed etched borders, outermost border comprised of alternating light and dark blue bands punctuated by tear drop motifs in yellow and red enamel, each of which has single perforation at their center; sides and reverse have gold wash on surface. Lid hinged on upper left side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.
Date circa 1886
date QS:P571,+1886-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Medium silver gilt, enamel
Dimensions 4.4 x 3.7 x .8 cm (1 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 5/16 in. )
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1978-146-48
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions Lion passant, anchor, upper-case gothic G, STERLING, 465 all stamped on bezel, reverse bezel features square with double border and Maltese-style cross at center (possible date mark for 1886? - see notes.)
Notes
  • Type: Matchsafe
  • Country: United States
Source/Photographer Catalog Photo

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