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Punch and Judy Puppet Theatre Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It is dated 1894–95 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

5.2 x 3.4 x .8 cm (2 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 5/16 in. )

It has the following markings

Lion passant, date letter, anchor, partially impressed maker's mark (D&Co?) all stamped on bezel. Lion passant, date letter stamped on reverse of lid. Rd 233329 stamped on left side.

Cite this object as

Punch and Judy Puppet Theatre Matchsafe; England; silver; 5.2 x 3.4 x .8 cm (2 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 5/16 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-176

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