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PMNS-005 Snake Motif
 

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IMSA #: PMNS-005

Estimated Date: c. 1900

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: Carter, Howe & Co., New York, NY

Catalog No.: #141

Material: Sterling silver with gold wash interior. Red garnet eye.

Markings: Bezel marked with "Sterling" plus Carter, Howe's maker mark.

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

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

Reverse: Reverse has snake design.

Description and Comments: Intertwined snake motif. Eye set with garnet. Striker on bottom edge.
 



 
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