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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, with rounded corners, featuring enamel reserve with male, brown moustached bicyclist in brown suit and cap, riding down country road on black bicycle, set against a wooded background and light blue sky. Lid hinged on left. Link attatched to left side. Striker recessed in bottom.

Bicyclist Matchsafe, 1906–07
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-172

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

Matchsafe (England), 19th century

Matchsafe (England), 19th century
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-57

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

Rectangular, curved sides, top and bottom, resembling a valise with leather straps that wrap from front to back, buckles on each strap on both sides, front features incised decoration of leaf motif, shield reserve at center inscribed "From [illegible monogram]", part just above strap opens as lid, hinged on side, thumb catch opposite, top of lid inscribed "A. Huttenback, 20th July, 1884." Same leaf motif with flowers at center incised on reverse. Striker on bottom.

Valise Matchsafe, 1883–84
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1139

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

In the shape of a seated dog with ruffled collar and feathered hat, inscribed on band on reverse side of hat "Rd.1465"(?- illegible impression). Lid opens at bottom, hinge on side above tail. Striker recessed in bottom.

Dog in Feathered Hat and Ruffled Collar Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1324

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

In the form of a sentry box, the body rectangular, the roof (lid) triangular, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of a royal guardsman standing in doorway at attention; he wears full uniform including belted red jacket, black trousers, tall black bearskin hat and holds bayonet at his side. Lid hinged on upper left side. Striker on bottom.

Sentry Box with Guardsman Matchsafe, 1886–87
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-610

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, curved sides, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of man on bicycle

Bicyclist Matchsafe, 1906–07
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-172

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Ally Sloper Matchsafe, registered design 1888
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-281

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring alternating diagonal stripes of stylized flowers and continuous leaf design, rendered in stained wood mosaic work. Reverse features only the continuous leaf motif, as seen on front. Colors are red, green, blue, medium and dark brown on black background. Side panels and lid are plain, unstained wood. Flat, thin lid recessed and hinged on pin in top portion of box. Striker of sandpaper recessed in bottom.

Wood Mosaic Matchsafe, 1900–1920
stained wood, sandpaper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-299

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

Rectangular, rounded sides and corners, featuring arts and crafts style decoration of a raised Celtic knot motif against a mottled blue/green enameled background in small, irregularly shaped, central reserve. Lid hinged on upper left side. Striker on bottom.

Arts and Crafts Style with Celtic Knot Matchsafe, 1902–03
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-122

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

In the form of a turtle with head, legs and tail extended, its back molded from tortoise-shell colored celluloid, eyes enameled red. Head (lid) flips backwards at uppermost part of shell, hinged on underside. Ridges of underside serve as striker.

Turtle Matchsafe, ca. 1881
plated brass, celluloid, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-128

This object was made by T. Johnson.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, with polychrome enamel decoration of golfing scene: male figure, with brown hair and moustache, dressed in light brown cap, brown jacket, knickers, knee socks, black boots, standing behind ball, swings club on green lawn. Figure set against background of light blue sky, branches and rooftop partially visible behind low wall. Behind and to golfer's right is what appears to be a basket on the lawn. Enamel reserve's upper left and right corner's are curved. Flat lid hinged on left. Striker on bottom.

Golfer Matchsafe, 1891–92
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-168

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

Rectangular, rounded sides and corners, with polychrome enamel reserve featuring harem scene: reclining, bearded, older man in turban and long robe smokes a long stemmed pipe; scantily clad odalisque reclines before him, right arm behind her head, head back on pillow, breast bared. Link attached to upper left side. Lid hinged on upper left. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Harem Scene Matchsafe, 1903–04
gold, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-854

This object was made by John William Barrett.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Elongated oval shape, flat, undecorated front and reverse surfaces, featuring small knife and button hook that swing out from left and right concealed slots on underside. Link attached to end. Lid (box cover on front) hinged on long, button hook side. Striker also on long side beneath hinge.

with Pocket Knife Matchsafe, 1881–82
silver, gilding, metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1267

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

Rectangular, with curved corners and sides, the front inscribed with the word/picture rebus "Who The [Devil] Are You", the text enameled in dark blue, the devil in red, he holds red handled pitchfork, the prongs of which are white, devil stands on white ground. Reverse undecorated. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"WHO THE [DEVIL] ARE YOU" Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-390

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

Cadbury's Cocoa/Absolutely Pure Therefore Best

Cadbury's Cocoa Matchsafe, late 19th–early 20th century
printed enamel on tin.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-4

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

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 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of kangaroo holding cricket bat with seated lion in background, inscribed above animals "The Sportsman" and below "for Cricket News". Reverse features very worn inscription "SEP 1899". Lid hinged on upper left. Striker on bottom.

"The Sportsman" magazine Matchsafe, 1899–1900
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-40

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

In the shape of the character Punch shown from the waist up, with long nose and chin, wearing a pointed cap, hands joined together at his front, identical front and reverse. Circular opening at base, hinged at back. Striker on bottom.

Figure of Punch Matchsafe, late 19th century
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-626

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, snuff box type container, lid featuring polychrome enamel decoration of doubles tennis game. Two couples play on green grass court. Male, with back to viewer, has fallen mid-swing, his cap on the court beneath him. He has dark brown hair, wears white shirt, white pants, brown and white shoes. His female partner, racket raised, wears long pink skirt, light brown blouse, blue cap, brown shoes. Couple on far side of the net, dressed similarly, he in whites, she in long blue and white striped skirt, pink blouse. Shrubbery in background set against pink and blue sky. Reverse inscribed with the initial W. Lid hinged on back panel. Striker on right panel.

Tennis Players Matchsafe, 1891–92
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-399

This object was made by John Millward Banks.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, rounded sides and curved top, body made of transparant green glass, silver collar wrapped around upper edge, where it meets silver lid. Lid hinged on side, at point where it meets collar. Striker incised in glass in diamond pattern on bottom.

Green Glass Matchsafe, 1896–97
glass, silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1183

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved corners, snuff box style container, cover features polychrome, printed decoration of large cruise ship on the water with mast and American flag at top, smaller sailboat in front and in background, inscribed at top "White Star Line," small red banner with star to left, "R.M.S. Olympic, 45.324 Tons" inscribed at right, "Largest Steamer In The World" inscribed below. On underside "Cadbury, Bourneville" impressed in metal. Striker on underside.

Advertisement for the "White Star Line, R.M.S. Olympia" Matchsafe, ca. 1911
plated tin, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1382

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, with incised decoration in the aesthetic style: rectangular reserve in upper right corner features owl on branch, same rectangular reserve overlaps circular reserve on lower left, which features heron standing among water lilies and cat tails, all set against background of alternating narrow and wide diagonal bands, the wide bands decorated with fine, alternating stippled and swirling lines. Reverse features on upper left empty reserve shaped like a parallelogram with small fan motif in lower left corner, it overlaps circular reserve on lower right with perching birds ornament, all decoration on same ground of alternating bands as front. Lid hinged on side. Lozenge shaped striker on bottom.

Aesthetic Style with Birds Matchsafe, 1887–88
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-24

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular body, triangular lid, featuring raised decoration of Punch and Judy puppet show, with dog Toby in ruffled collar, performed on small, perspectival proscenium, a curtain hangs off the front, canted roof (lid) displays a coat of arms on pediment front. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Punch and Judy Puppet Theatre Matchsafe, 1894–95
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-176

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

In the shape of British Prime Minister Gladstone's face, reverse undecorated and flat. Box opens on reverse, horizontal hinge near center. Striker in recessed groove on reverse.

British Prime Minister Gladstone Matchsafe, ca. 1890
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-380

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

Rectangular, lid curved, featuring red, white and blue enameled decoration, gold oval framed portraits of Britain's King Edward VII on left and France's President Armand Fallières on right, the French and British flags above them, their names inscribed on flowing banners beneath, inscribed below "Souvenir, Franco-British Exhibition, 1908." Reverse features advertisement, inscribed "Muratti's Ariston Cigarettes, Smoked All Over The World." Side panel inscribed "B. Muratti Sons & Co. Ltd." Opposite side panel inscribed "Manchester, London, Berlin, & Co. Ltd." Lid hinged on upper left. Striker on bottom.

Franco-British Exhibition Matchsafe, 1908
plated metal, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-59

This object was made by B. Muratti Sons & Company, Ltd..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.