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Mermaid and Sailor

IMSA#:   PMAF-013

Estimated Date:   c.1895

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   R. Wallace &Sons, Wallingford, CT.

Catalog No.:    #417

Material:   Sterling with an interior gold wash

Markings:   Bezel stamped "Sterling", Wallace maker's mark and "417".

Patent/Design No.:   No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2 1/2 x 1 5/8

Reverse:   See Photo

Description and Comments:  Unusual "arrowhead" shaped with an embossed design of a mermaid and sailor on one side. Striker on bottom edge.

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