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Fishing Reel Matchsafe
This is a matchsafe. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1980. 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.
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Its dimensions are
6 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. )
It has the following markings
Illegible letter, SILVER both stamped on bezel.
Cite this object as
Fishing Reel Matchsafe; USA; silver; 6 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-486
