File:"Henry Clay" cigar box Matchsafe, late 19th century (CH 18533209).jpg

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English: "Henry Clay" cigar box Matchsafe, late 19th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: "Henry Clay" cigar box Matchsafe, late 19th century
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English: Rectangular, in the form of a cigar box, with simulated, incised wood grain, inscribed in black enamel on top, resembling oval stamp, "La Flor de Henry Clay, Julianalvz., Habana". On left in polychrome enamel, with portrait medallion and foliage, is simulated label that wraps from edge of top surface down over left side, inscribed "Henry Clay - Regalia de Alvarez y González". Lid on right side. Striker in recessed groove on lid.
Date late 19th century
Medium silver, enamel
Dimensions 3 x 4.6 x 1.2 cm (1 3/16 x 1 13/16 x 1/2 in. )
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1982-23-11
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions Two illegible marks; 900, all stamped on bezel.
Notes Type: Matchsafe
Source/Photographer Catalog Photo

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