See more objects with the color dimgrey darkolivegreen grey or see all the colors for this object.

Object Timeline

1908

  • Work on this object ended.

1978

  • We acquired this object.

2000

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Lord Nelson's Flagship, the Foudroyant Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It is dated ca. 1898 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is brass, copper. 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

4.2 x 3.1 x 1 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in. )

It has the following markings

Large, elaborate anchor motif stamped on bezel.

Cite this object as

Lord Nelson's Flagship, the Foudroyant Matchsafe; England; brass, copper; 4.2 x 3.1 x 1 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-772

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian’s Terms of Use page.

For higher resolution or commercial use contact ArtResource.

If you would like to cite this object in a Wikipedia article please use the following template:

<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-4.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18496043/ |title=Lord Nelson's Flagship, the Foudroyant Matchsafe |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=14 February 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>