Name/TitleMiniature Matchbox

About this objectA miniature matchbox in two parts containing approximately 15 matches. One part consists of a top and sides with open ends. The other part is a tray, which is held firmly, but runs freely through the other part. The box is coloured yellow, black, red, blue and oatmeal. On the front is a picture of a full rigged ship. The sides are roughened to ignite the matches.

There is an identical empty matchbox in the collection, given by the same donor.

MakerJ.John Masters & Co. Ltd.

Place MadeLondon

Medium and MaterialsBox: mainly thin wood covered with paper
Floor of tray: cardboard

Inscription and MarksInscription printed on top:

The Ship
Average contents 20 Made in Sweden
Safety matches
J. John Masters & Co. Ltd, London

MeasurementsWidth: 41mm
Height: 30mm
Depth: 9mm

Object numberSTMEA:1998-46.6b-c

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)