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Rectangular, curved corners and sides, the front inscribed "CHAs BAKER & Cos Stores, Match & Pin Box, Price Two Pence, 271 to 274 High Holborn, 41 & 43 Ludgate Hill, 137 to 140 Tottenham Court Rd St. [T.Turner's manufacturer's trademark stamped on lower left; Rd. 26844 on lower right.] Reverse inscribed "Gentlemens & Boys Superior Clothing, Hosiery, Shirts, Hats, Boots & C. 25 Per Cent Under Usual London Prices to Keep Pace with the Civil Service Stores." Interior match container revealed when inscribed exterior sheath is pulled open at side; both exterior and interior pivot on attached pin at bottom center. Striker recessed on side.

"Charles Baker & Company's Stores: Match & Pin Box" Matchsafe, ca. 1885
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1

This object was made by Thomas Turner & Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Oblong, curved sides and corners, featuring overall incised, decorative scroll pattern, front reveals coin compartment hidden beneath cover located at lower half, hinged at center, with thumb catch at bottom, stamps may be stored on underside of compartment cover; revealed when matchsafe lid is opened at top are 2 long metal cylinders vertically recessed inside (possibly for pencil and toothpick), reverse of box has same overall decorative pattern with open, circular reserve at center, link on side. Lid hinged on side. Striker recessed in top of lid.

with Coin and Stamp Compartment Matchsafe, ca. 1890
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1214

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring raised decoration of rancher on horse in open field with buffalo and mountains in background, rancher has roped a buffalo in foreground, above inscribed "Souvenir of Buffalo, N.Y."; reverse features 2 adult and 1 baby deer in wooded area, with lake and mountains in background. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"Souvenir of Buffalo, N.Y." Matchsafe, ca. 1904
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-723

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved corners, featuring raised decoration of 3/4 view of 3-storied building, with consecutive arched windows, pediment, and spire, inscribed "Faneuil Hall, Boston, Mass.", reverse features obelisk, inscribed "Bunker Hill Monument, Boston, Mass." Both front and reverse decoration on metal panels that may be removed or exchanged. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Faneuil Hall, Boston Matchsafe, ca. 1910
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-826

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Black Cat Cigarettes

Matchsafe (USA), after 1904
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-6

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved top, bottom, and sides, featuring bulldog's head inside jagged or torn edged reserve, inscribed on lid above "Here is your Match", identical on front and reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"Here Is Your Match" Matchsafe, late 19th century
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-763

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.