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PMSG-003 Gold Quartz - Commemorative
 

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IMSA #: PMSG-003

Estimated Date: 1881

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: Shreve & Co., San Francisco, CA

Catalog No.: NA

Material: 14-18 carat gold with gold quartz and turquoise stones

Markings: NA

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

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

Reverse: Engraved commemorating a sailing from Yokohama to San Francisco dated 1881 aboard the S. S. Oceanic

Description and Comments: The front is set with panels of gold quartz and turquoise stones. Body of match safe 14-18 caret gold. Commemorates 1881 sailing. The striker is located at the bottom edge.

Submitted By: NA
 



 
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