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PMAF-023 Hippocampus Mythological Motif
 

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IMSA #: PMAF-023

Estimated Date: 1895

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: Whiting Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.: 6601

Material: Sterling

Markings: Bezel marked "Sterling", "6601" and Whiting mark

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 2.66 x 1.68

Reverse: Sea Images

Description and Comments: Hippocampus mythological motif. Design is raised and very ornate, with striker on the bottom. This is a very heavy safe. Hippocampus was a fabled sea animal from Greek mythology. It resembles a horse with the hind parts of a fish or dolphin.

Submitted by: From the collection of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Gift of Carol B. and Stephen W. Brener.
 



 
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