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Gorham, Asian Man Holding Fan

IMSA#:  PMO-54

Estimated Date:   1881

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.:    265

Material:   Copper with applied sterling.

Markings:   Bezel marked "Gorham Co.", "265", anchor plus "N" date mark

Patent/Design No.:  No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2 5/8 x 1 1/2

Description and Comments:    Hammered finish, one side has applied sterling figure of an Asian man sitting, holding a fan. Applied flat striker on bottom.

Reverse:   Plain with hammered design.

Submitted BY:    G. Sparacio

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