Mexico
Republic Type Set Presentation Case 1879-Dated, 97mm x 220mm. 296.6gm. Empty presentation case for 10-piece type set, produced in 1879 by the Mexico City mint for Francisca de Ajuria, daughter of California merchant Don Juan Temple and wife of Spanish merchant Gregorio de Ajuria. Upholstered in purple velvet, embellished with gold and silver wire, and demarcated with an engraved plaque composed of 10 karat gold alloy.
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