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Oblong, with rounded corners, vertical sides curved, featuring winged, nude female: she is poised, legs slightly bent, on lily pads, framed by flower and leafy tendrils. Her hair flows beneath her waist, wings resemble dragonfly's wings, two insect-like antennae on top of her head. Reverse surface has undulating curves but is undecorated. Lid hinged on side. Striker recessed into bottom.

Winged female Matchsafe, ca. 1904
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-285

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

Pig Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1020

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, with relief decoration on lid of winged scarabs, stylized lotus blossoms, and other Egyptian motifs on body; plain reserve of irregular hexagonal shape, monogram incised in reverse reserve. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Neo-Egyptian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1353

This object was made by Watrous Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Oblong, with rounded corners, featuring depiction of Native American man in feathered head dress. Reverse features no decoration except for an elaborate incised monogram (RR ?). Lid (upper section of box) hinged on side. Striker recessed into bottom.

Native American Man Matchsafe, ca. 1904
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-282

This object was made by Unger Brothers.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, with rounded corners and sides, featuring raised decoration of cowboy on bucking horse, reins in his left hand, whip in raised right hand, to left is hat flying off his head. Reverse side undecorated. Hinge on side. Striker on bottom.

Cowboy Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1320

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

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Spoon, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-8

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of coat-of-arms, with 2 heraldic, rampant lions flanking shield, inscribed "HEB", on top of which is helmut, overall background of scrolling folliage motifs, reverse identical except shield is unadorned. Lid features cartouche, flanked by scrolling folliage motifs, hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Coat-of-Arms Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-690

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

Oblong, curved sides, rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of Gibson Girl with upswept hair and low cut dress, leaning forward to smell roses in small vase on table top, identical decoration on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Gibson Girl and Flowers Matchsafe, ca. 1895
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1251

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

Fork with serpentine outline; flat curving stem with curved join to the broad head, with four asymmetrical central tines.

Dinner Fork (USA), 1978
silver.
Gift of Aaron Faber Gallery.
1979-60-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 10 images of this object.

Oblong, with undulating curves on lid's uppermost edge, as well as where lid's seam meets the case body. Lid adorned with central, raised shell form, flanked by watery, nautilus-like swirls. Body features highly sculpted, relief work of a nude water nymph riding a horse amid roiling waves. Reverse of lid features same decoration as lid front. Reverse body unadorned except for a sprig of seaweed that falls downward from lid's seam, over left side of box, as well as an elaborate, intertwined monogram (possibly CK). Lid hinged on side. Slightly curved and protruding striker on bottom.

Water Nymph and Horse Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-201

This object was made by Whiting Manufacturing. Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangle form with bulging sides and flared corners. The front has a plain silver surface with illusionary relief scene of head of hairy dog peering through ripped hole in safe. Dog is smoking with smoke trails off to right side.

Matchsafe (USA), early 20th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-217

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

Oblong, rounded sides and corners with irregular curves and counter-curves along four sides, upper portion of box wider than lower, with lid slanted on the diagonal; box features neo-rococo, repoussé decoration with c-scrolls, flowers and two cupids above a cartouche; reverse features no decoration except an irregularly shaped reserve inscribed "Beth to Ceph, Xmas '96"; reverse side also concave in form. Lid hinged on side. Slightly concave striker on bottom.

Cupids and Scroll Work Matchsafe, ca. 1896
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-426

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

Oblong, with asymmetrical curved sides and corners, featuring abstract snail motifs, one snail with antennae on lower left corner, has attached wavy tendrils that move up case body. Second snail coiled at front end of lid, has several wavy tendrils that extend toward hinge side. Upper parts of case has mottled, hammered surface. Ornament identical on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Snail motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1364

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

Oblong, with irregular curved sides conforming to shape of coiled rattlesnake, its mouth open, fangs displayed, fork-tongue extended, rattle at end of tail, overall raised scale texture to simulate snake skin, identical decoration on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Coiled Rattlesnake Matchsafe, ca. 1890
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-123

This object was made by William B. Kerr & Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Oblong, with rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of boy on country golf course with golf bag and clubs slung over his shoulder; he wears cap, long-sleeved shirt, tie, knickers and knee-high boots; trees, fence and tee flags in background. Lid hinged on side. Striker recessed in bottom.

Golf Caddy and Clubs Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1406

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

Oblong, with rounded corners, sloping sides, curved top and bottom, featuring stylized, intertwined tendrils in abstract motif, identical on both front and reverse. Lid hinged on side. Metal pinched and grooved on front and reverse at bottom to form striker.

Stylized Tendrils Matchsafe, ca. 1905
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-354

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

Oblong, curved corners, featuring raised decoration of male in suit and cap driving motor car with spoked wheels down country road, grassy hill, wooden fence and tree in background, as well as patch of grass in foreground. Some clouds evident on lid. Reverse features inscription WH, Nov.22, 1902. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Motor Car Matchsafe, ca. 1902
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-97

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

Oblong, with curves and counter-curves around perimeter, featuring raised decoration of female golfer in hat and long dress at tee, on grass course, with building and hills in background, c and s-scroll edges and flower at top center of lid. Lid hinged at side. Striker at bottom.

Female Golfer Matchsafe, ca. 1895
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-722

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

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Cream Soup Spoon, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-11

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

Rectangular, with curves and counter-curves along ornate perimeter, featuring raised decoration of female equestrian on horse, jumping over wooden fence, tree and grass in foreground and background, scene is framed by elaborate scroll work, lid features fox head with scroll work surround; reverse features variation on decorative scroll work frame, scroll work on lid as well, reserve empty except for incised initials "J.C.L." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Hunting Scene with Female Equestrian Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1328

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

Oblong, with curved sides, top and bottom, featuring raised decoration of oversized champagne goblet with image of female's face visible inside, goblet sits on table with large, table-top matchsafe, and burning cigar at table's edge, smoke swirls fill background and extend into lid where there is a champagne bottle and cooked poultry. Reverse slightly concave. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Vices Theme, with Large Goblet Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-245

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

Female Playing Badminton Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-356

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

Rectangular, curved corners, sides, top and bottom curved and cinched at several points, featuring female mask with long hair and long, stylized tendrils, all framed by stylized, intertwined ribbon-like ornament. Reverse features open, central reserve with monogram GMM, all framed by series of attenuated lily flowers. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Female Mask with Tendrils Matchsafe, ca. 1905
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1252

This object was made by F.S. Gilbert.
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 raised decoration of 3 seated monkeys, with hands over mouth, ears, and eyes, inscribed beneath each respectively "Speak No Evil", "See No Evil", "Hear No Evil", all framed by decorative cartouche. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Hear No Evil" Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-84

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

Oblong, curved sides, top and bottom, featuring raised decoration of Native American Indian motifs, central reserve displays feathered headdress, necklace strung with animal's teeth, arrowhead at bottom center, flanked by 2 tomahawks, lid features smaller necklace and other motifs, monogram inscribed on central reserve; reverse features Native American's face in central reserve with identical surrounding decoration. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Native American Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1910
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1395

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

Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, featuring raised relief of devil poking his head and hand through a jagged or torn edged reserve, inscribed "Full of the D" on upper left of lid, just above his head. Reverse features raised relief of hand bursting through small torn edged reserve, clutching three burning matches, also visible is devil's tail bursting through area to the upper-left of hand, interwined around the matches. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Full of the D" Matchsafe, copyrighted 1888
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-693

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

Rectangle with pointed top and blunted corners. Front: Stylized scrolls in corners connecting with scalloped shell on lid and foliate S- and C-curved border framing image of roaring lion's head in center. Back: Same border design as front. Oval medallion in center with foliate frame. Center of medallion monogrammed, "G.H.W." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Matchsafe (USA)
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-115

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

Oblong, with rounded corners and hammered surface. Front features applied sprig of foliage on body, above which are initials (F. L.?) incised in stylized, Asian inspired font, applied butterfly on lid. Reverse features applied palm fronds on body, applied crab on lid. Chain attached to lid. Lid hinged on side. Striker incised on bottom.

Asian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1885
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-205

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

In the form of a wooden barrel, with simulated wood grain; the head of woman smoking is seen in relief through jagged edged, open reserve in center. Upper part of barrel hinged on left. Striker on bottom.

Woman in Barrel Smoking Matchsafe, ca. 1895
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-36

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

Oblong, with rounded corners and sides, featuring raised decoration of seated, nude, winged female with outstretched arms that rest upon oversized, stylized lily flowers. Two more oversized flowers are above her head on lid, large, stem-like swirls a part of background. Reverse features similar flowers on lid and similar stem-like decoration on body, framing monogramed central reserve, inscribed D.B.G. Hinge on side. Striker recessed in small groove on bottom.

Seated Winged Female Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-438

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

Vices Theme, with Woman Smoking Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-358

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

Rounded bowl with subtle hammer marks on reverse; tapering stem and rounded, pointed terminal.

Pointed End Spoon, 1940
silver.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1981-71-11

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

Five solid panels 9with engraved design) for handle; five open-work panels, each showing a simple upright flower, for bouquet. Chain with ring for finger.

Posey Holder (USA), mid-19th century
silver.
Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes.
1946-50-63

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring 3 raised, stylized poppies, with long, intertwining stems, reverse undecorated, a single, continuous groove on all four sides, lid hinged on left, striker on bottom.

Stylized Poppies Matchsafe, 1900–10
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-327

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

Pointed oval bowl with tapering stem and rounded, pointed terminal.

Pointed End Spoon, 1911–36
silver.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1981-71-10

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

Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, featuring raised decoration of man in hat, jacket and waistcoat behind waist-high wood fence, 3/4 view in lower left corner of grimacing dog facing the smiling man on opposite side, inscribed between the two "Tis easy enough to be pleasant when life goes by with a song but the man worth while is the man who will smile when everything goes dead wrong." Inscribed in raised letters on lid "Smile!" Reverse slightly concave. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"Smile!" Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-105

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