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F. Smith 31 New Street Birmingham (1850s ?)

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I am looking for information regarding an early metal match container. It was manufactured by F. Smith 31 New Street Birmingham (probably in the 1850s ?). Help in establishing the dates of this manufacturer.
 

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F Smith , chemists & druggists are listed in directories in 1839 and 1841 at no 10 and 31 New St. By 1845 they are Smith & Churchill, chemists and agents for Royal Navy, Army, East India, fire and Insurance. Perhaps the very fancy box is for one of these illustrious clients
 
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