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PMW-015 Native American Indian Chief - 9
 

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IMSA #: PMW-015

Estimated Date: 1901

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: F. S. Gilbert, North Attleboro, MA

Catalog No.: NA

Material: Sterling

Markings: Bezel stamped "Sterling - G"

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

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

Reverse: Rococo design with center cartouche

Description and Comments: Image of Indian chief with single feather, long hair, wearing 'tooth' necklace plus embossed scrolls edge design. Believed to have been made for the 1901 Pan American Exposition.

Submitted By: Mr. Vesta
 



 
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