File:Floral Repoussé Decoration Matchsafe, ca. 1875 (CH 18502105).jpg

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English: Floral Repoussé Decoration Matchsafe, ca. 1875   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Floral Repoussé Decoration Matchsafe, ca. 1875
Description
English: Oblong, rounded sides and corners, featuring over-all repoussé floral decoration on stippled ground; reverse features some variation in floral decoration with monogram "EM" engraved in small, open, central reserve. Small protruding button on side opens lid when depressed; lid hinged on opposite side. Striker on bottom.
Date circa 1875
date QS:P571,+1875-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Medium silver
Dimensions 5.7 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm (2 1/4 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in. )
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1980-14-1182
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions S. KIRK & SON 11OZ (and small impressed flower or 4-leaf clover to right of OZ)
Notes
  • Type: Matchsafe
  • Country: United States
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