File:Ally Sloper Matchsafe, registered design 1888 (CH 18494953).jpg

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English: Ally Sloper Matchsafe, registered design 1888   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Ally Sloper Matchsafe, registered design 1888
Description
English: In the form of comic character Ally Sloper's head in profile, with large, bulbous nose and tall, crinkled stove-pipe hat. Identical features on front and reverse. Lid (upper part of hat) hinged on side. Link attached to back of hat brim. Striker recessed into top of hat.
Date registered design 1888
Medium plated brass
Dimensions 5.8 x 4 x 1.5 cm (2 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 9/16 in. )
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1978-146-281
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions RD 105032 stamped at base, near back of neck and collar.
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  • Type: Matchsafe
  • Country: United Kingdom
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