Rectangular, three-sided case or holder with a repousse six-petaled flower flanked by pairs of leaves, all against a planished or spot-hammered ground. Made from one piece bent into a U shape. No marks.
One of six holders, DL*60.2129A-E and DL*60.2130; all have pairs of leaves except for DL*60.2129E, which has sets of three leaves. Matchbook holder DL*60.2127 is identical, but slightly smaller.
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