International Match Safe

Association and Museum

Golf Motif

IMSA#:  PMSE-051

Estimated Date:   1900

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.:    B233

Material:   Sterling and Enamel

Markings:   Bezel marked "Sterling", "B233" and Gorham maker's mark.

Patent/Design No.:   No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2.42 x 1.85

Reverse:   Engraved initials, see photo. (Note, the red dot is a pressure sensitive label that was added in the 1970's.)

Description and Comments:   Enameled Golfer, clubs, flag and #2. Ridged 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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