A GORHAM SILVER MATCH SAFE. Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1888. Marks: (lion-anchor-G), STERLI...

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A GORHAM SILVER MATCH SAFE
Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1888
Marks: (lion-anchor-G), STERLING, 670, COPYRIGHTED 1888, GORHAM MFG. CO.
2-3/8 inches high (6.0 cm)
0.91 troy ounces

The match safe with fluted scroll decoration to front and reverse, hinged lid with bail ring, match strike to bottom.

Similar example illustrated:
Shapiro, Neil and George Sparacio, Gorham Match Safes, Riverdale, New Jersey, International Match Safe Association, 2009, page 57

More information about Gorham Manufacturing Co.. See also: Gorham Manufacturing Company Artist.

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