Sterling silver sporting match safe with etching of Polo players. Marked sterling. Engraved script monogram RLR. In the early 1900s smoking could now move outdoors and become part of the outdoor sporting life. The match safe is decorated with a sporting theme popular with the middle and upper class men to show their interest in hobbies.
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Unknown, United States
SIZE: 2 1/2"; 55 grams