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Assorted Shells Matchsafe
This is a Matchsafe. It was manufactured by George W. Shiebler. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Carol B. Brener and Stephen W. Brener.
It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
- Print, Ewer with Handle
- engraving on white laid paper.
- Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
- 1946-3-4
- Print, Plate 6, from Neüw Grotteßken Buch (New Grotesque Book)
- engraving on laid paper.
- Museum purchase through gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop.
- 1957-162-22
Its dimensions are
6.5 x 3.4 x 1.3 cm (2 9/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/2 in. )
It has the following markings
Shiebler maker's mark, STERLING, 22 all stamped on bezel.
Cite this object as
Assorted Shells Matchsafe; Manufactured by George W. Shiebler & Co. (American, 1876 - 1910); USA; silver; 6.5 x 3.4 x 1.3 cm (2 9/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/2 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-1413
