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PMO-054 Gorham, Asian Man Holding Fan
 

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IMSA #: PMO-054

Estimated Date: 1881

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.: 265

Material: Copper with applied sterling

Markings: Bezel marked "Gorham Co.", "265", anchor plus "N" date mark

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 2 5/8 x 1 1/2

Reverse: Plain with hammered design

Description and Comments: Hammered finish, one side has applied sterling figure of an Asian man sitting, holding a fan. Applied flat striker on bottom.

Submitted By: G. Sparacio
 



 
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