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PMAT-001 Bill Stumps, His Mark
 

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IMSA #: PMAT-001

Estimated Date: 1904

Country of Origin: England

Manufacturer: J. W. Evans/Levi & Salaman, Birmingham, England

Catalog No.: None

Material: Sterling

Markings: Bezel has complete English hallmarks for sterling, Birmingham, 1904 plus Levi & Salaman maker's mark.

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

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

Reverse: Reverse is plain.

Description and Comments: The inscription on this match safe is from Charles Dickens Pickwick Papers. It translates to "Bill Stumps, His Mark". J. W. Evan was the tool and die maker, and the safe was made by Levi & Salaman. The striker is located at the bottom edge.
 



 
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