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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.

Oblong, rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of plump woman in kimono holding fan with butterfly and flower motifs; reverse features plump male in kimono holding a toothpick to his mouth, bamboo foliage in backround. Lid hinged on upper side. Striker on bottom.

Woman Holding a Fan Matchsafe, late 19th century
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1080

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

Rectangular, rounded sides, featuring word/picture rebus, inscribed "I Am W.W. King, Who The [Devil] Are You", with incised image of devil with pitchfork that appears after "The" and before "Are" in text. Reverse inscribed with monogram WWK. Thin, flat lid hinged on upper left. Striker on bottom.

"I Am W.W. King, Who The [Devil] Are You" Matchsafe, late 19th century
rolled, cut and engraved brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1095

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

Rectangular, in the form of a cigar box, with simulated, incised wood grain, inscribed in black enamel on top, resembling oval stamp, "La Flor de Henry Clay, Julianalvz., Habana". On left in polychrome enamel, with portrait medallion and foliage, is simulated label that wraps from edge of top surface down over left side, inscribed "Henry Clay - Regalia de Alvarez y González". Lid on right side. Striker in recessed groove on lid.

"Henry Clay" cigar box Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-11

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

Rectangular, rounded sides and corners, body of gun metal with diagonal decorative gold band featuring scroll and fan-like motifs, as well as fine grotesque-like ornament running down band's center with griffin and other animal forms. Reverse undecorated. Links attached beneath hinge. Lid hinged on side, thumb catch opposite. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Gunmetal and Decorative Band Matchsafe, ca. 1900
gun metal, gold.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1104

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

Valise-shaped matchsafe Matchsafe, 1877

Valise-shaped matchsafe Matchsafe, 1877
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-116

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

Rectangular, with engraved thistles and foliage on body, enameled in pink and green. A diagonally draped banner, inscribed "DINNA FORGET" in blue enamel, bisects the decoration. No decoration on lid or reverse. Link attached to top of lid. Lid hinged on left. Striker on bottom.

"Dinna Forget" Matchsafe, 1907–08
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-119

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

Rectangular, upper part curved with bands that run from front to back, cover opens on front, thumb catch at bottom, cover inscribed in a circle "The Diamond Match Co. Ltd.", "T" and "C" inscribed on corners outside of circle. Striker on bottom beneath thumb catch.

"Diamond Match Company, Ltd." Matchsafe, ca. 1900
plated tin, gilded.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1253

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

In the form of a dragon's head, pearl clasped in bared teeth, rodent hangs on to dragon's gills; reverse features rodent hanging upside down from dragon's mouth. Back of neck, hinged on top, opens as lid. Striker on front of snout.

Dragon Head Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1276

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

In the form of a cat, with flower blossom adorning body and string with bow tied at back of neck. Identical on front and reverse. Part of head and front foot opens as lid, hinged on top. Striker on bottom of back feet.

Cat Matchsafe, late 19th century
patinated copper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1333

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

Oblong, rounded corners and sides, with pronounced concave indentation at bottom, featuring demon's mask, identical on front and reverse; lid with irregular edge deliniated above demon's brow, hinged at side. Striker on bottom in indentation.

Demon Mask Matchsafe, 1884
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1371

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.

In the form of a heart, featuring intricate, all-over incised decoration of swirling scroll forms, flowers and foliage. Small central reserve inscribed "Etta". Identical reverse reserve inscribed "1898". Long chain attached to links on lid, pin attched to top of chain. Lid hinged on side, thumb catch on opposite side. Striker in recessed groove on lower right side of box.

Heart with Attached Chain and Pin Matchsafe, 1897–98
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1385

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

Rectangular, with rounded sides, featuring word/picture rebus, inscribed "When Shall We 3 [Asses] Meet Again", with 2 incised donkeys, substituted for text, facing one another between the number "3" and "Meet". No decoration on reverse. Simple, flat lid hinged on upper left. Striker on bottom.

"When Shall We 3 [Asses] Meet Again" Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1394

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

Rectangular, curved sides and lid, featuring raised dot decoration on rectangular, instrument-like form with projections on upper right and left. Reverse features raised rectangular shape with two vertical bands running through it, beneath which is inscribed "Wood Separator." "Chloride" inscribed on top of lid in upper case, gothic-style letters. Entire box black in color. Lid hinged on side. Striker molded into bottom.

Matchsafe (probably USA), ca. 1910
molded vulcanite.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-182

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

Rectangular, snuff-box type container with transparent glass top and bottom and gold sides. Glass beveled at edges, two gold thumb catches on front side of container. Lid hinged at back. Striker below hinge on back.

Transparent Glass Matchsafe, 1915–16
gold, glass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-202

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

Rectangular, curved sides, snuff box style container, featuring black printed decoration on gold ground, cover inscribed "Smoke Up and Up Fumar Cigars, G.W. Van Slyke & Co., Albany, N.Y.", inscribed on thumb catch to right "Bryant & May's, Patent, London" , diamond, star and dot pattern on rest of box body. Striker on reverse.

"Smoke Up & Up Fumar Cigars" Matchsafe, 1870–80
plated tin, printed gilded.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-584

This object was made by Huntley, Boorne, & Stevens.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, with rounded edges, featuring white enameled reserve with black enameled calender numbers, 1 through 31. Above, on lid front, is open window through which a rotating, adjustable, 7-sided, bone rod with first letters of the days of the week may be viewed. Lid opens in two opposite places; its thin, flat top hinged on upper right; when flipped up, compartment containing adjustable bone rod is revealed. Lid hinged again on upper left, below open window, and above calender, accessing match container. Reverse features inscription "Manchester Ship Canal, Opening for Traffic, Souvenir, Cunard SS Skirmisher, 1st Jan.y 1894, J.D. Macgregor". Striker on bottom. Seperate black leather case lined in blue velvet.

Perpetual Calendar Matchsafe, 1887–88
silver, enamel, bone, leather case.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-207

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

Rectangle with blunt corners. Plain silver surface with relief decoration in center a bust of grinning actor dressed as "Charlie's Aunt".

Matchsafe, late 19th–early 20th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-278

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

Small, rectangular, featuring raised decoration of man on left, in donkey's head and toga-like costume, on right, reaching out towards him, is woman in long dress, inscribed above "Souvenir of a Midsummer Nights's Dream"; reverse inscribed "Adelphi Theatre, 1906, "With Otho Stuart's Compliments." Thumb catch at front of lid, lid hinged on opposite side. Link attached below hinge. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Souvenir of A Midsummer Night's Dream" Matchsafe, 1905–06
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-279

This object was made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., Ltd..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved sides, snuff-box style container, featuring cover of black printed decoration on gold ground of bird with long feathered tail perched on flowered branch; thumb catch to right inscribed "Bryant & May's Wax Vetsas, Made in England", small cross design on rest of body. Striker on reverse.

Bird Motif Matchsafe, 1870–80
plated tin, printed , gilded.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-571

This object was made by Huntley, Boorne, & Stevens.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, one long side curved like the back spine of a book, with faux tortoise cut and wrapped around form, front and reverse decorated with mother-of-pearl-pieces at four corners, which surround large red plastic diamond shape with rectangular mother-of-pearl piece at its center, all cut and adhered to metal body of box. Thin, flat, recessed lid opens by depressing button and side panel situated on long metal side, below hinge. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

In the Form of a Book Matchsafe, ca. 1910
mother-of-pearl, plastic, plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-259

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

Rectangular, curved sides and corners, featuring raised decoration of rower in boat with oars on water, another smaller rower in background, and possibly buildings on distant coast. Monogram on left corner of lid. Lid hinged on side, attached link below hinge, thumb catch on opposite side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Rower Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-366

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

Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring transluscent pale blue enamel over an engine turned ground, revealing repeating, vertical, wavy lines. The lid's lower edge is banded with pink and yellow gold acanthus leaf border. Lid released by pushing cabochon pink sapphire button at side. Lid hinged on opposite side of sapphire. Striker in recessed gold groove on bottom.

Pale Blue Guilloché Enamel Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver gilt, enamel, topaz.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-482

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

Rectangular, the front inscribed on the diagonal with the word/picture rebus "In Me A [Match] You'll Always Find," the text in blue enamel, an image of the match featured in white with red tip. Reverse undecorated. Lid hinged on left. Striker on bottom.

"In Me A [Match] You'll Always Find" Matchsafe, 1886–87
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-54

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.

In the form of a snail shell, with raised scroll work and gadrooning on sides, decorative cartouche at top near lid, decorative shell motif on lid, which flips open at wider, flat end, hinged at center, c-scrolls below. Worn hatch marks on back possibly intended as striker.

Snail Shell Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass, with evidence of silver plating.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-146

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

"Punch" magazine made by "L.E." Birmingham

Matchsafe (England), 1886
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-18

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

Rectangular, plated metal, snuff box type container, front, bottom, and back panels veneered with continuous piece of green shagreen, the front and back panels curved. Lid veneered with green shagreen with metal thrumb catch at front, and hinged near back. Striker on both left and right sides of box.

Shagreen Matchsafe, ca. 1910
shagreen, plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-306

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

Circular, with flat top, assembled from a hollowed out tropical bean pod, the top of which is capped with a scalloped metal collar, over which a flat, hinged lid is attached. On front and reverse of collar small oval strikers are attached horizontally. Slight indentation in center of seed where a small, unadorned, metal shield is attached.

Bean Matchsafe, late 19th century
tropical bean (entada scandens), metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-549

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

Rectangular, curved corners, featuring incised decoration of male swinging golf club, he wears cap, jacket, knickers, diamond-patterned socks and spats. Lid hinged on side, thumb catch at front. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Golfer Matchsafe, 1899–1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-695

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

Oblong, curved corners, featuring central bust of Bacchic figure with grapevine diadem, below which is band with egg and dart motif, above, on lid, is broken edged, ruin-like element. Reverse features busts of Mars with helmut and shield, and Diana, amid various classical motifs and ruin-like element. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Medallion Decoration Matchsafe, 1885–95
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-827

This object was made by George W. Shiebler & Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Young Man Smoking Matchsafe, ca. 1900
cast and incised silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-231

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

Rectangular, with rounded edges and corners, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of rugby player, surrounded by etched foliage ornament. He wears red and white striped, long sleeve jersey, white, knee length playing pants, red and white knee socks. Behind him is a brown goal post, beneath a green and brown grass-like reserve. Lid, hinged on left, features abstract, etched ornament on front. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Rugby Player Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver-plated metal, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-407

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring word/picture rebus "Tis [Rare] That We May Often [Meat]", with sides of beef, enameled in red and white, as substitutes for words "rare", and "meat", "meat" being a play on "meet", text enameled in blue, with first letter of each word in red. Lid hinged on left, small protruding thumb catch on right. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Tis [Rare] That We May Often [Meat/Meet]" Matchsafe, 1895–96
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-595

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

Rectangular, curved sides and corners, featuring raised and incised decoration in brass against dark ground, of Egyptian hieroglyphs, possibly vulture figure of 'Alef on front, among other symbols on front and reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Egyptian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1900
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-611

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

Circular, featuring a full moon face on front, reverse features a bat flying among cloud formations. Lid hinged on upper side. Lozenge shaped striker on bottom.

Moon Face Matchsafe, 1885–95
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-797

This object was made by George W. Shiebler & Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, with vertical sides curved, the front inscribed with the word/picture rebus "Just one [pipe] more," the text in black enamel, image of a pipe in black, brown and white, all on a white ground. Reverse features elaborate, incised monogram (BW). Flat lid hinged on left. Striker on bottom.

"Just One [Pipe] More" Matchsafe, 1886–87
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-227

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