from 1872 to 1881--patent dates or what I am not certain
This vintage brass keyholder has seen some use
See details for full documentation of condition--there is one obvious area of loss and one tiny split along the lip on the opposite side
The seller I purchased this from speculated this house collapse might be product of an earthquake
which would go on top become A&P
Little Brass Shoe Match Holder/Striker with Nice Detail 1863 from 1872 to 1881--patent datesJust a fun little thing, which I really like for the form of the shoe, and for match striker inlaid on the bottom, and for how shiny it is, reminding me a bit of the Monopoly shoe, too, which was always what I wanted to be! Brass, definitely with some age to it, I'd guess early 20th c. 1 7 8 x 1 x 9 16 and in very good condition, with plenty of strike left on the striker.