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Pocket Type Match Safes - Enamels RETURN TO POCKET TYPE PMSE-055 Sentry Match Safe Identification Chart   [+] Enlarge [+] Enlarge   IMSA #: PMSE-055 Estimated Date: c. 1886-1890 Country of Origin: England Manufacturer: Sampson Mordan & Company Catalog No.: None Material: Sterling with enamel decoration Markings: Complete set of London hallmarks with varying dates plus Sampson Mordan maker's mark Patent/Design No.: Most examples marked Rd. #38,283. This number was registered in 1886 Patent/Design Date: No Size (Inches): Most examples measure 2 1/2 x 7/8. A few examples are slightly larger. Reverse: Reverse side is plain, but oftentimes they have personalized engraved initials Description and Comments: This photo and identification chart, accompanied by a detailed article originally appeared in Silver Magazine in their January/February 2009 edition. The article was by Karl Koenig and Nigel Ross.