International Match Safe

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Oxidized Design

IMSA#:  PMAF-033

Estimated Date:   1877

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.:    141

Material:   Oxidized Sterling

Markings:   Bezel marked "Sterling", "141", "J" date mark and Gorham maker's mark.

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Size (Inches):    2.70 x 1.48

Reverse:   Oxidized Design

Description and Comments:   Oxidized design, no striker. This is a very heavy match safe with a large lid.

Submitted By:    From the collection of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Gift of Carol B. and Stephen W. Brener.

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