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Unger Brothers and Other Sterling Match Safes

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Unger Brothers and Other Sterling Match Safes

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American and English. A group of nine sterling silver match safes with varied decorative motifs, by various makers including Unger Brothers and Webster; largest lg. 2.5 in., silver wt. 8.39ozt (261g).

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All monogrammed.

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Unger Brothers and Other Sterling Match Safes

Name: Unger Brothers and Other Sterling Match Safes
SKU: 54533122
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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