International Match Safe

Association and Museum

Gold Quartz - Commemorative

IMSA#:    PMSG-003

Estimated Date:   1881

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   Shreve & Co., San Francisco, CA

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Material:   14-18 carat gold with gold quartz and turquoise stones

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Size (Inches):    2 1/4 x 1 1/4

Reverse:   Engraved commemorating a sailing from Yokohama to San Francisco dated 1881 aboard the S. S. Oceanic

Description and Comments:   The front is set with panels of gold quartz and turquoise stones. Body of match safe 14-18 caret gold. Commemorates 1881 sailing. The striker is located at the bottom edge.
 

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