Hippocampus Mythological Motif
IMSA#: PMAF-023
Estimated Date: 1895
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Whiting Mfg. Co., Providence, RI
Catalog No.: 6601
Material: Sterling
Markings: Bezel marked "Sterling", "6601" and Whiting mark
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Size (Inches): 2.66 x 1.68
Reverse: Sea Images
Description and Comments: Hippocampus mythological motif. Design is raised and very ornate, with striker on the bottom. This is a very heavy safe. Hippocampus was a fabled sea animal from Greek mythology. It resembles a horse with the hind parts of a fish or dolphin.
Submitted By: From the collection of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Gift of Carol B. and Stephen W. Brener.
