This is an authentic Victorian-era wall-mounted match safe/holder produced by the renowned Wilcox Silver Plate Co. of Meriden, Connecticut. The piece features a stunning high-relief repousse floral pattern depicting blooming roses and intricate foliage. It is designed with a dual-compartment interior to separate spent matches from fresh ones and features a scalloped rim for added decorative flair. The bottom shelf serves as a convenient strike plate.

Origin: Meriden, Connecticut, USA

Maker: Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (International Silver Co.)

Markings: Embossed on reverse: "QUADRUPLEPLATE / WILCOX SILVER PLATE CO. / MERIDEN, CONN." with the double hammer logo and design number "2509."

Age: Circa 1880–1900

Material: Silver plate over base metal (Quadruple Plate)

Dimensions: Approx. 4.75" H x 3.25" W Weight: 7.2 oz

Condition: The piece is in good antique condition with a heavy, dark, unpolished original patina. There are expected signs of age including surface wear, minor oxidation, and localized pitting/discoloration to the interior and back plate. No significant dents or structural repairs. The mounting hole at the top is intact. (Please see all photos as they are part of the description).

Reference

Oil Lamps: The Kindled Luminaries by Catherine M. Thuro, page 42. (Note: While Thuro's primary focus is glass lamps, she frequently illustrates the wall-mounted accessories used for lighting them in 19th-century domestic settings).

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