Brass matchbox holder

Made:
1880-1919
Brass matchbox holder

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Brass matchbox holder
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Brass matchbox holder, hollow rectangular frame on stem screwed into domed base, base in centre of tray with raised cremellated edge, red, green Indian decoration, English, 1880-1919

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A33337
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
max.: height 100 mm
max.: diameter 125 mm
holder: height 59 mm
holder: width 40 mm
holder: depth 21 mm
type:
holders
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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