Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
ca. 1866
1921.20
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Match case
Object name
Match case
Date
1920-1930
Medium
Platinum
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 6 x 4.1 x 1 cm )
Silver Weight: 1 oz (troy) 7 dwt (42 g)
Description
Seamed platinum match case; rectangular body with a rounded base; hinge divides the base in half; spring-loaded oval button in the top center opens the case; interior center engraved with the Von Kienbusch family arms, shield with a vert fess across the center between nine pierced mullets, two in chief and four over three in base, shield surmounted by an armor helmet and a man in Colonial dress with a gun in bend behind, shield surrounded by foliate scrolls; makers' marks stamped on the button mechanism.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Robert Hershey
Object Number
1975.34b
Marks
engraved: center interior: the Von Kienbusch family arms, shield with a vert fess across the center between nine pierced mullets, two in chief and four over three in base, shield surmounted by an armor helmet and a man in Colonial dress with a gun in bend behind, shield surrounded by foliate scrolls
stamped: on the button: "PLAT/ TIFFANY & CO"
Gallery Label
This match case was given to Mr. C. Otto von Kienbusch by his wife. It was later given to the donor by Mr. Kienbusch.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.