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1910

  • Work on this object ended.

1978

  • We acquired this object.

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Horseshoe Matchsafe

This is a matchsafe. It was manufactured by Battin & Company. 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 Carol B. Brener and Stephen W. Brener. It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

Its dimensions are

6.2 x 5 x 1.8 cm (2 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 11/16 in. )

It has the following markings

STERLING, manufacturer's mark, 251 stamped on reverse bezel.

Cite this object as

Horseshoe Matchsafe; Manufactured by Battin & Company (United States); USA; silver; 6.2 x 5 x 1.8 cm (2 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 11/16 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-183

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