Vesta case - .800 silver - Art Nouveau

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Silver 800 Art Nouveau cigarette Vesta case from 1900–1910, Germany, in good used condition with minor signs of age, measuring 4.4 × 3.5 × 0.9 cm and weighing 13.25 g, with clover and an insect motif.

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Beautiful silver 1890 - 1910 Art Nouveau cigarette Vesta case with decorations of clovers and an insect with open wings. Marked: 800 and two unknown maker's marks.
Note: A four-leaf clover symbolizes hope, faith, and love, and is also the symbol of Ireland (Shamrock), representing faith, hope, love, and Irish culture.

Good condition - with minor signs of aging.

Beautiful object!

Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.5 x 0.9 cm. (length x width x depth)
Total weight: 13.25 grams.

Look at the last photo where the relation with a 1 euro coin is visible.

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This concerns an old object and may have signs of use corresponding to the age of the object.

Will be well packaged and shipped by registered/insured mail!

Beautiful silver 1890 - 1910 Art Nouveau cigarette Vesta case with decorations of clovers and an insect with open wings. Marked: 800 and two unknown maker's marks.
Note: A four-leaf clover symbolizes hope, faith, and love, and is also the symbol of Ireland (Shamrock), representing faith, hope, love, and Irish culture.

Good condition - with minor signs of aging.

Beautiful object!

Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.5 x 0.9 cm. (length x width x depth)
Total weight: 13.25 grams.

Look at the last photo where the relation with a 1 euro coin is visible.

Check out my other ads!
Click on seller: Feenyks.

Please read the property information thoroughly and view the photos (which are an essential part of the description) carefully before you start bidding!

This concerns an old object and may have signs of use corresponding to the age of the object.

Will be well packaged and shipped by registered/insured mail!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Gross weight
13.25 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Art Nouveau
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4.4 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
0.9 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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Objects sold
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