Miniature Book-Shaped Match-Safe.

Verlag: No maker's name or date present. Ca. early to mid 20th century.

Beschreibung

Size: 1 3/4 in. x 2 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. (thick) a miniature book-shaped object which is meant to be used as a matchbox or match-safe. A formed sheet of metal acts as the frame; it has been covered with brown leather that has been gilt-stamped with designs found on leather bookbindings; the spine shows four sets of gilt lines, and five repeated designs, the outer "fore-edge" is also covered in gilt leather. The top & bottom edges are open and are lined with cardboard, a small, gray-green paper covered pasteboard tray type box slides out, this originally held small, wooden matches. The "cover" edges show small areas of the leather chipped or worn away. The matches are not present. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-4092063268

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Miniature Book-Shaped Match-Safe.

Verlag: No maker's name or date present. Ca. early to mid 20th century.

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket