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Figural Monkey Wearing Vest

IMSA#:  PMO-014

Estimated Date:   1895

Country of Origin:   Japan

Manufacturer:   Unknown

Catalog No.:   

Material:   Patinated Brass

Markings:   None

Patent/Design No.:   No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2 1/2 x 1 1/2

Reverse:   See Photo

Description and Comments:   Figural monkey wearing a vest. This match safe still has most of its original patination that was typical of may Japanese figural match safes. The striker is located at the bottom edge.

 

 

 

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