Early 20th C Lock Shaped Hanging Match Safe with Carved Hand French art It measures approximately 17” tall

It measures approximately 17” tall x 6” wide (without arms extended) and about 1/4” deep

to say nothing of its endurance

The shiniest bits are at the centers of their bases

he is very full of life

Early 20th C Lock Shaped Hanging Match Safe with Carved Hand French art It measures approximately 17” tallPhotos dont do justice to this one, as the carved hand cupping and fingers curling around the bowl of the match safe has a really wonderful three dimensional sculptural presence. The lock shaped mount to which it is attached seems to me a subtle pun on the safe in match safe, with the arch of it also providing an excellent means for hanging from the wall. Lovely. 7 5 8 x 5 1 2 x 1 3 4 d. Very good overall condition with what I believe is a repaired