File:Coiled Rattlesnake Matchsafe, ca. 1890 (CH 18494211).jpg
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English: Coiled Rattlesnake Matchsafe, ca. 1890
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Made by William B. Kerr & Company |
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English: Coiled Rattlesnake Matchsafe, ca. 1890 |
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English: Oblong, with irregular curved sides conforming to shape of coiled rattlesnake, its mouth open, fangs displayed, fork-tongue extended, rattle at end of tail, overall raised scale texture to simulate snake skin, identical decoration on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom. |
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| Date | circa 1890 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | silver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 6.7 x 4.3 x 1.5 cm (2 5/8 x 1 11/16 x 9/16 in. ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Product Design and Decorative Arts |
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1978-146-123 |
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| Credit line | Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inscriptions | STERLING, Wm.B.Kerr mark, 46 stamped on bezel. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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