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PMSG-019 Spanish Damascene by Alverez
 

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IMSA #: PMSG-019

Estimated Date: 1900

Country of Origin: Spain

Manufacturer: Julio Alverez, Toledo Spain

Catalog No.: No

Material: Gold and sterling inlaid in iron

Markings: One edge signed "Alverez" and the other "Toledo"

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 1 7/8 x 1

Reverse: Similar design as front

Description and Comments: Typical Spanish damascene decoration, both sides similar. One edge marked "Toledo" and the other "Alverez." Push button lid release on edge, striker on top. Alverez was a student of Placito, the "Master of Damascene".
 



 
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