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Horse Head Motif

IMSA#:  PMSE-048

Estimated Date:   1900

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   George W. Shiebler & Co., New York, NY

Catalog No.:    290

Material:   Silver Gilt and Enamel

Markings:   Bezel marked "Sterling", "290" and Shiebler's maker's mark

Patent/Design No.:   No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2.54 x 1.57

Reverse:   Engraved "S. E. Gross", see photo.

Description and Comments:   Enameled horse head motif. Cross-hatched striker on bottom.

Submitted By:  From the collection of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Gift of Carol B. and Stephen W. Brener.

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