Teddy Roosevelt Vice President, 1901

International Match Safe

Association and Museum

IMSA#: PMB-009

Estimated Date: 1901

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.: ALU

Material: Sterling with gold interior wash.

Markings: Bezel stamped "Sterling", "ALU" and Gorham marks.

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 2 3/8 x 1 7/8

Description and Comments: Front engraved with "TR (Teddy Roosevelt) Vice President 1901" plus US shield. Recessed striker on bottom. This was a special order item and was recorded on Gorham's books on March 9, 1901, at $4.50. Cost record identifies that only 32 were made. The order was placed through Gorham's Retail Division in New York City.

Reverse: Plain

Submitted By: G. Sparacio