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PMSG-007 Gold Quartz - George Washington
 

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IMSA #: PMSG-007

Estimated Date: c. 1876

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: George C. Shreve & Co., San Francisco, CA

Catalog No.: NA

Material: 14-18 carat gold, gold quartz stone

Markings: NA

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 2 3/8 x 1 3/8

Reverse: NA

Description and Comments: Front has a finely engraved likeness of George Washington. This piece was most likely made for display at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA. gold quartz stone set in top of lid. Striker on bottom.
 



 
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