File:Cupids and Scroll Work Matchsafe, ca. 1896 (CH 18503299).jpg
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English: Cupids and Scroll Work Matchsafe, ca. 1896
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Made by Unger Brothers |
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English: Cupids and Scroll Work Matchsafe, ca. 1896 |
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English: Oblong, rounded sides and corners with irregular curves and counter-curves along four sides, upper portion of box wider than lower, with lid slanted on the diagonal; box features neo-rococo, repoussé decoration with c-scrolls, flowers and two cupids above a cartouche; reverse features no decoration except an irregularly shaped reserve inscribed "Beth to Ceph, Xmas '96"; reverse side also concave in form. Lid hinged on side. Slightly concave striker on bottom. |
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| Date | circa 1896 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | silver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 7 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (2 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in. ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Product Design and Decorative Arts |
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1980-14-426 |
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| Credit line | Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inscriptions | Partially impressed UB in circle, STERLING 925 FINE, UB in circle - all stamped on front bezel; PAT. APPL'D FOR stamped on reverse bezel. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929. |
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