Maker:

George W. Shiebler & Co., American, 1876 - 1910  Search this

Medium:

Silver

Dimensions:

6.5 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm (2 9/16 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in. )

Type:

containers

Decorative Arts

Matchsafe

Object Name:

Matchsafe

Made in:

New York City, USA

Date:

ca. 1885

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Oblong, with rounded corners and hammered surface. Front features applied sprig of foliage on body, above which are initials (F. L.?) incised in stylized, Asian inspired font, applied butterfly on lid. Reverse features applied palm fronds on body, applied crab on lid. Chain attached to lid. Lid hinged on side. Striker incised on bottom.

Credit Line:

Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener

Accession Number:

1978-146-205

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Product Design and Decorative Arts Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq47d5ba05f-7473-4eb4-9145-ce8abd00c8d6

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1978-146-205