International Match Safe

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Cobra Motif

Front

Back

IMSA#:  PMNS-006  

Estimated Date:   1897

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

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Material:   Sterling silver with ruby eye

Markings:   Bezel stamped with Gorham maker's marks, "1533M", "sterling" and 1897 date mark.

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Size (Inches):    2 1/2 x 1 3/8

Reverse:   See Photo

Description and Comments:   Cobra snake with a single ruby eye, design wraps around to back of safe. Striker on bottom. Most examples of this match safe do not have the ruby eye, but carry the same catalog number, 1533M
 

 

 

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