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Pocket Type Match Safes - Art Forms RETURN TO POCKET TYPE PMAF-003 Nouveau Lady   [+] Enlarge   IMSA #: PMAF-003 Estimated Date: c. 1900 Country of Origin: United States Manufacturer: Bristol Mfg. Co., Attleboro, MA Catalog No.: 101 Material: Silveroin, a nickel alloy made to resemble sterling, without any silver content. Markings: Bezel stamped "silveroin" Patent/Design No.: No Patent/Design Date: No Size (Inches): 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 Reverse: Both sides same Description and Comments: The IMSA is using this design on their 2002 commemorative match safe that is being issued for the annual convention in St. Louis. Wallace Silversmiths will make a total of 6-18k gold and 47-sterling match safes. They will all be engraved "IMSA St. Louis, MO, 2002". Submitted by: Michael D.