Gorham Devil Motif

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Gorham Devil Motif

IMSA#: PMMS-008

Estimated Date: c. 1888

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.: 695

Material: Sterling

Markings: Bezel stamped with "sterling" Gorham maker's mark, "695" plus "Copyrighted 1888"

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Size (Inches): 2 3/8 x 1 5/8

Reverse: Hand holding torches. See photo.

Description and Comments: Front has image of devil's head, accented by pointed ears and horns, breaks through the wall of his nether world under the words "Full of the D". Deep "V" striker on bottom.

Submitted By: Anonymous

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