International Match Safe

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Three Drunks

IMSA#:    PMMS-004

Estimated Date:   c. 1895

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.:    605

Material:   Sterling silver

Markings:   Bezel stamped with Gorham maker's marks, "605" and  "sterling".

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Size (Inches):    2 3/4 x 1 3/4

Reverse:   Lightly embossed with mug of beer and pipe.

Description and Comments:   Embossed with three drunks in front of a saloon. Recessed striker on bottom edge. Gorham made this identical safe in silver plate, marked with catalog #085.
 

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