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THISTLE Art Nouveau French Solid Silver Vesta Match Safe Case Floral Leaf Antiqu
$ 118.27
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Description
ABOUT:Prettily detailed antique solid silver chatelaine vesta, with a lovely thistle pattern with flowers and leaves. Sturdy hand feel, with strong spring loaded hinge. This is an antique piece from the Art Nouveau period that I acquired in France.
NO MONOGRAMS
Measures 2" by 1 3/8" it weighs 19 grams.
HALLMARKS:
Stamped 800 on the inside rim, also has the French weevil hallmark. There are some additional hallmark I could not identify.
CONDITION DETAILS:
In estate condition considering age. Really strong snap to the hinge so it closes snugly, although sometimes a tiny gap at the seam. A bit of wear to the raised patterns. A few nicks.
Surface wear from use and scratches throughout and some stubborn tarnish, especially on the inside. I don't see any deep dents surprisingly. It opens smoothly with tension and closes with a loud snap. Sturdy hand feel.
But as with all my estate items - Please see photos closely as this is not a mint condition item.
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