Matchbox
Drew and Sons
Category
Leatherwork
Date
1927
Materials
Leather and metal
Measurements
58 mm (Width) x 27 mm (Depth); 58 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Piccadilly Circus
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11850.15
Summary
Square, flat, hinged leather matchbox with press button catch. Lid embossed; LIGHT. Each exterior face is blind-tooled. Contains internal metal hinged flange covering the container for matches which has a part cover for the sulphur heads of the matches. The hinged flange has a fitted striking surface.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Drew and Sons, maker