SOLD – Match Safe – Alligator & Palm Fronds

Rare and amusing American sterling silver figural match safe, made circa 1911. Advertising the Barnett National Bank convention of ORC of America 1911, the embossed body represents an alligator/crocodile its upper jaw and head extended across the top to create a spring hinged lid while its tail follows the rounded base and extends part way up the opposite side. The creature’s body encircles palm fronds.