File:"J. Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves and Safety Fire Boxes" Matchsafe, ca. 1850 (CH 18799145).jpg
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editEnglish: "J. Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves & Safety Fire Boxes" Matchsafe, ca. 1850
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English: "J. Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves & Safety Fire Boxes" Matchsafe, ca. 1850 |
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English: Rectangular, snuff box style container, featuring raised decoration of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, their names inscribed above each respectively, royal coat-of-arms between them, inscribed above all "J.Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves," inscribed below "& Safety Fire Boxes, 5 & 7 Princes Sq. Wilson St., Finsbury London." Lid hinged on back, long side. Striker on same side. |
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circa 1850 date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 |
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Medium | plated tin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | 4.6 x 7.2 x 1.2 cm (1 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/2 in. ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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institution QS:P195,Q1129820 |
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Product Design and Decorative Arts |
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1982-23-778 |
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Credit line | Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inscriptions | No marks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo |
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