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Sappho Kissing Her Lyre match safe, sterling by Unger Bros., based on a painting by Jules Elie Delaunay, c. 1904

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This is a c. 1904 match safe featuring an image of Sappho Kissing Her Lyre on one side. The reverse is concave with a monogram. The image is based on a painting by Jules Elie Delaunay. The bezel is stamped "sterling925fine" plus the maker's mark for Unger Bros., Newark, NJ. The interior is gold gilded. This match safe was featured in Unger's 1904 trade catalog as item #2590. Its 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 inches with a striker to the bottom. The match safe is in excellent condition with a strong lid spring.
Item id: 7932
Item type: Antique