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Snail motifs Matchsafe
This is a matchsafe. It was made by Whiting Manufacturing. Co.. It is dated ca. 1900 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
Its dimensions are
H x W x D: 7.6 x 4.5 x 2.2cm (3 x 1 3/4 x 7/8in.)
It has the following markings
STERLING, 22, W (in a circle), all stamped on bezel.
Cite this object as
Snail motifs Matchsafe; Made by Whiting Manufacturing. Co.; USA; silver; H x W x D: 7.6 x 4.5 x 2.2cm (3 x 1 3/4 x 7/8in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-1364
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rococo: The Continuing Curve 1730-2008.
