PMSE-055 Sentry Match Safe Identification Chart

International Match Safe

Association and Museum

Sentry Match Safe Identification Chart

IMSA#: PMSE-055

Estimated Date: c. 1886-1890

Country of Origin: England

Manufacturer: Sampson Mordan & Company

Catalog No.: None

Material: Sterling with enamel decoration.

Markings: Complete set of London hallmarks with varying dates plus Sampson Mordan maker's mark.

Patent/Design No.: Most examples marked Rd. #38,283. This number was registered in 1886.

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): Most examples measure 2 1/2 x 7/8". A few examples are slightly larger.

Description and Comments: Group photo of 20 different sentry boxes depicting different members of the queen's Brigade of Guards (Grenadiers) with a regimental identification chart.

Reverse: Reverse side is plain, but oftentimes they have personalized engraved initials.

Submitted By: This photo and identification chart, accompanied by a detailed article originally appeared in Silver Magazine in their January/February 2009 edition. The article was by Karl Koenig and Nigel Ross.