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Fishnet Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It was manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company. It is dated 1894 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 Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener. It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

Its dimensions are

5.5 x 3.6 x 1.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 1/2 in. )

It has the following markings

Lion passant, anchor, uppercase gothic "G", STERLING all stamped on bezel. Reverse bezel: 1894 date mark, 950.

Cite this object as

Fishnet Matchsafe; Manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company (United States); USA; silver; 5.5 x 3.6 x 1.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 1/2 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-151

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