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PMSG-016 Gold Quartz - Geometric Diamond Shape
 

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IMSA #: PMSG-016

Estimated Date: c. 1870

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: Probably George C. Shreve & Co., San Francisco, CA

Catalog No.: NA

Material: 14-18 carat gold with gold quartz stones

Markings: NA

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 2 3/8 x 1 3/8

Reverse: See Photo

Description and Comments: Inset with 4 triangular gold quartz stones around larger diamond-shaped gold center. Engraved scrollwork along edges. Reverse, beautifully engraved design. Full, flat striker on bottom. Oval shaped.
 



 
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