Match holder

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Match holder

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.123

Description

Rim has a series of nubs on top, and below next a quatrefoil motif in between lotus leaves. In relief, the base is separated by small and large sections- the large section has "menorah" like incising, the small is lumpy, possibly scarab-like. The bottom has a hole with thread marks for screwing something to base.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1880 - 1914

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

The bottom has a red nail polish mark for possible past identification.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4 in

Diameter

2-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 x 2 3/8 in. (10.2 x 6 cm)

Material

Metal Unspecified

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Inner metal base is deteriorated.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom