File:Coins on Simulated Alligator Skin Matchsafe, 1888 (CH 18502961).jpg
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English: Coins on Simulated Alligator Skin Matchsafe, 1888
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Made by Gorham Manufacturing Company |
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English: Coins on Simulated Alligator Skin Matchsafe, 1888 |
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English: Oblong, rounded corners and sides, featuring an overall ground of simulated alligator skin, on top of which are superimposed silver coins; front features quarter dollar coin on lower right, with American eagle, inscribed United States of America, smaller coin on lid at upper left with worn image of a seated Lady Liberty, dated 1853 below; reverse features larger coin on lower right with image of a seated Lady Liberty, dated 1877 below, small dime on lid at upper left. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom |
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| Date | 1888 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | silver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 6.6 x 3.7 x 1 cm (2 5/8 x 1 7/16 x 3/8 in. ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Product Design and Decorative Arts |
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1980-14-274 |
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| Credit line | Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inscriptions | Lion passant, anchor, upper case gothic "G" and STERLING all stamped on front bezel; small impressed date mark: star in a circle for 1888, and 450 both stamped on reverse bezel. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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