Match safe, top is hinged, opening in front: round striking area below box; top near hanger has S-shaped spurred design; front has raised design; top of lid: "Parker's: PAT/OCT."; on bottom: "1868"; inside etched "May 3d,1870."
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Parker's
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1870
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
1-1/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
4-1/4 in
Length
6-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (10.8 x 16.5 cm)
Material
Iron
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Rusted.
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Warming Kitchen, First Floor