Vesta case - .900 silver - Chinese silver vesta case

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Chinese export silver vesta case dating to circa 1900–1910, made of .900 silver, weighing 21.73 g and measuring 4.3 × 3.2 × 0.8 cm, chased with prunus blossoms on one side and figures on the other, with a hallmark on the inside rim.

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A fine Chinese export silver vesta case / match safe finely chased with prunus blossoms on one side and figures on the opposing side.

Hallmarked to the inside rim.
Late 19th-early 20th century

No shipping to the United States

Condition - Very good with minor signs of wear. Some dimples/indentations around the edges
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This lot will be carefully packed and sent by registered and insured mail

A fine Chinese export silver vesta case / match safe finely chased with prunus blossoms on one side and figures on the opposing side.

Hallmarked to the inside rim.
Late 19th-early 20th century

No shipping to the United States

Condition - Very good with minor signs of wear. Some dimples/indentations around the edges
Please see the photos

This lot will be carefully packed and sent by registered and insured mail

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
21.73 g
Silver type
.900 silver
Title additional information
Chinese silver vesta case
Country of Origin
China
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4.3 cm
Width
3.2 cm
Depth
0.8 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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