2004 IMSA Commemorative Match Safe

International Match Safe

Association and Museum

2004 San Jose, California - Silver

Front

Back

IMSA#:

Estimated Date: 2004

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: Wallace Silversmiths, Boston, MA

Catalog No.: Sequentially numbered, 1 through 35

Material: Sterling

Markings: Bezel stamped "Wallace" plus "Sterling". Reverse side has sequential number.

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Size (Inches): 2 1/4 x 1 7/8

Reverse: Engraved with "IMSA 2004", "San Jose, CA", sequential number and initials. See photo

Description and Comments: This commemorative match safe was based on an Art Nouveau design originally produced in sterling by Fairchild & Johnson, catalog #235. Wallace Silversmiths made the commemorative edition for IMSA. A total of 2, 21k gold and 35, sterling silver safes were produced. All safes are engraved for the 2004 San Jose convention and sequentially numbered.