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Head of Greek Man

IMSA#:  PMB-008

Estimated Date:   1883

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.:    W17

Material:   Iron and Sterling

Markings:   Bezel marked "W17", "P" date mark, "Sterling" and "Gorham Co."

Patent/Design No.:   No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2.62 x 1.23

Reverse:   Blank

Description and Comments:   Head of Greek man. Ridged striker at bottom. Gorham referred to their line of iron products as Banko Ware.

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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