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Oblong, curved sides and corners, featuring polychrome enamel coat-of-arms in dark blue, light blue, rust and white, with 3 ships displayed, framed by raised decorative scroll work and crown above, inscribed "Bermuda." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"Bermuda" Matchsafe, ca. 1910
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1142

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

Oblong, in the shape of an Elk's tooth, featuring a blue enameled clock dial with Roman numerals and set at 11:00, beneath which is a raised image of an elk's head, above the clock are the letters B.P.O.E., an acronym for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. No decoration on reverse. Lid hinged on upper left. Striker on the reverse side of lid.

"Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks" Matchsafe, patented 1899
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1170

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

Oblong, with upper, lower parts and sides curved, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of gentleman, legs crossed and seated at table, dressed in 17th century costume smoking a clay pipe. He wears pale red 3/4 length jacket with white lace collar and blue sash draped diagonally across chest, pink knee pants, white stockings, pink Louis XIV style shoes. Table is covered with lace trimmed white cloth, on which sits his pink broad rimmed hat with large white feathers attached. He appears to be sitting on a green-yellow throw that is draped on seat of chair. Plain background is light gray. Reverse undecorated. Lid hinged on left. Striker in small oval recess on box bottom.

17th Century Gentleman Smoking Pipe Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-406

This object was made by Reed & Barton.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring raised scroll and bead ornament, beads frame asymmetrical, enameled, central reserve depicting a burning, brown cigar, beneath which are two wooden matches, one of which is burnt. Reverse features same raised ornament, central reserve inscribed AJM. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Cigar and Matches Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-378

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

Rectangular, with beige and black enameled front resembling the cover of a January issue of Scribner's Magazine. The right long side has incised, vertical lines intended to resemble pages. Reverse is undecorated except for the inscription "W.W. Hallock." Lid hinged on left. Striker of incised hatch marks on bottom.

Sterling 2867

"Scribner's Magazine" Matchsafe, 1891
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-28

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

Rectangular, with rounded corners, the front decorated with two enameled images of elfin-like "Brownies" characters, each holding a fishing pole. Both with wide eyes, rosy cheeks, protruding bellies and long, skinny legs, the figure on the left, gazing towards the right, wears a yellow cap with green pom-pom, blue shirt, white knickers, brown stockings, pointed black shoes; figure on the right, gazing left towards other character, wears a purple and black pointed cap, green shirt, off-white knickers, blue stockings, pointed brown shoes. Reverse is undecorated. Lid is hinged on right. Recessed striker on bottom.

"Brownies" Characters Matchsafe, 1894
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-55

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

Rectangular, rounded sides and corners, featuring word/picture rebus, inscribed in blue enamel "A [Match] For You", a matchstick with red tip substituted for the word "Match". Reverse inscribed "Addie to James". Lid hinged on upper left. Striker on bottom

"A [Match] For You" Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-107

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