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1978

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Coaching Scene Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is silver, enamel. 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

4.7 x 4.7 x 1.1 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/16 in. )

It has the following markings

Illegible mark, cresent moon and crown, 800, Z, illegible mark, all stamped on bezel. 193 stamped on reverse bezel.

Cite this object as

Coaching Scene Matchsafe; Germany; silver, enamel; 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.1 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/16 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-389

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