Matchsafe, "Golfer", 1899–1900
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We acquired this object in 1978
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- Object ID: 18495871
- Accession Number: 1978-146-695
- Acquired: 1978
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2CNbk/
- Matchsafe, "Golfer", 1899–1900. 1899–1900. Silver. Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener. 1978-146-695.
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- Manufactured by J. Millward Banks
Rectangular, curved corners, featuring incised decoration of male swinging golf club, he wears cap, jacket, knickers, diamond-patterned socks and spats. Lid hinged on side, thumb catch at front. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.
This matchsafe is silver with the following markings: Lion passant, date letter "Q" stamped on front lid exterior; JMB, lion passant, Chester town mark, date letter, all stamped on reverse exterior; flower inside oval stamped on bezel.
. Its dimensions are: 4.7 x 3.4 x .9 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/16 x 3/8 in. ).
This matchsafe is from United Kingdom and dated 1899–1900
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Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener. Its provenance is Collection of Carol B. Brener and Stephen W. Brener (Gift) We acquired this object in 1978.
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