Tortoiseshell matchsafe, Tortoiseshell, gold, Oblong, with curved lid and rounded corners, semi-transparent, featuring gold piqué work in cross-like pattern all over box body, small gold shield attached to front. Lid hinged on left side. Gold release button on right side. Striker carved into box bottom., probably France, late 19th century, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, Matchsafe

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Size: 5264px × 3967px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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