Oval cherrywood match container

Made:
1880-1900
Oval cherrywood match container, shaped like billet of wood

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Oval cherrywood match container, shaped like billet of wood
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Oval cherrywood match container, shaped like billet of wood, detachable top with leather thong, inscription and date, c. 1887

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A637517
Materials:
cherry
Measurements:
height 38 mm
length 53 mm
width 30 mm
type:
holders
credit:
Foster

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