File:King Edward VII Matchsafe, ca. 1901 (CH 18495901).jpg

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English: King Edward VII Matchsafe, ca. 1901   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: King Edward VII Matchsafe, ca. 1901
Description
English: Rectangular, in the shape of a book, featuring profile bust of King Edward VII in central, oval, and recessed reserve, surrounded by rose, thistle, clover motifs at all four corners, curved right side resembles tooled leather book spine, reverse features inscription "Long Live The King" and central monogram "ER", ground decoration of rose, thistle, clover and leaf motifs. Both top and bottom flip open, hinges on left, straight side. Striker recessed in left, straight side.
Date circa 1901
date QS:P571,+1901-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Medium brass
Dimensions 4.4 x 3.5 x 1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in. )
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1978-146-708
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions No marks
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  • Type: Matchsafe
  • Country: United Kingdom
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