![This small metal case is silver with blue text and includes an image of a wooden match with a red in the middle of the phrase. In all caps and bold font, the words read, 'A [Match] For You At Any Time,' with the wooden match substituting the word 'Match.' All edges on the rectangular case are rounded, and at the bottom is a small grate, an oval with slightly raised vertical lines acting as a strike.]( https://images.collection.cooperhewitt.org/102494_e21923ac169ef615_b.jpg
"\"A [Match] For You At Any Time\" Matchsafe")
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"A [Match] For You At Any Time" Matchsafe
This is a matchsafe. It was manufactured by Sampson Mordan & Company. It is dated 1886–87 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is silver, enamel. 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.
It has the following markings
S.M, lion passant, London town mark, date letter "L", duty mark, all stamped on bezel. S.M , lion passant, date letter "L", stamped on underside of lid.
Cite this object as
"A [Match] For You At Any Time" Matchsafe; Manufactured by Sampson Mordan & Company; England; silver, enamel; Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1982-23-54
