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THISTLE Art Nouveau French Solid Silver Vesta Match Safe Case Floral Leaf Antiqu

$ 118.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Era: Victorian, Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
  • Style: Art Nouveau
  • Pattern: Thistle
  • Brand: Unknown
  • Age: 1900-1940

    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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