Native American themed match safes / vestas, four
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Native American themed match safes / vestas, four
USA
sterling silver, brass, copper
stamped purity marks (two examples); stamped maker's mark (hammered brass example)
sterling examples include a forward facing chief wearing a headdress, the other with a full figure holding a bow and arrow; elongated rectangular example decorated with two applied Native American head cents, crossed guns and United States emblem; Souvenir of Niagara Falls
longest (brass example with two coins and guns): 1 3/8"w x 2 3/4"h
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Governor Jim Thompson, Chicago, Illinois
Native American themed match safes / vestas, four
USA
sterling silver, brass, copper
stamped purity marks (two examples); stamped maker's mark (hammered brass example)
sterling examples include a forward facing chief wearing a headdress, the other with a full figure holding a bow and arrow; elongated rectangular example decorated with two applied Native American head cents, crossed guns and United States emblem; Souvenir of Niagara Falls
longest (brass example with two coins and guns): 1 3/8"w x 2 3/4"h
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Governor Jim Thompson, Chicago, Illinois
Condition
Sterling examples with light surface scratches typical of age, use and polishing. Full figured example with engraved monogram. Forward facing chief example with various dings. Elongated rectangular example with various dings and discoloration. No apparent issues to the Niagara Falls example. ~1.77 ozt.
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Native American themed match safes / vestas, four
Estimate $200 - $300
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