File:Asian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1885 (CH 18494785).jpg
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English: Asian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1885
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English: Asian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1885 |
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English: 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. |
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| Date | circa 1885 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | silver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm (2 9/16 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in. ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Product Design and Decorative Arts |
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1978-146-205 |
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| Credit line | Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inscriptions | George W. Shiebler maker's mark (S in a circle flanked by wings), STERLING, 20 A all stamped on 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 100 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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