Arimi - Cigarette case - .950 silver - Master Signature ARIMI
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Description from the seller
ANTIQUE, Japan Silver 950 Cigarette Case, 136.4g -11cm x 8cm
Master Signature "Arimi" circa 1900
Extraordinary, solid silver 950 cigarette case with double-sided hand engraving.
Master signed, circa 1900-1920
Key data:
Material: Silver 950 -95% pure silver.
Clearly stamped 950 SILVER
Weight: 136.4g - very heavy and solid
Dimensions: approx. 11cm x 8cm - convex/ slightly domed
Condition: Antique with beautiful patina. Double-sided hand-engraved. Snap closure + hinge 100% OK
Special feature:
Details of the motif & signature:
Both sides in traditional Japanese Sumi-e hand engraving.
Front: Mountain landscape with waterfall, pines, pagodas, etc.
Back: Mountain landscape + Master signature "Arimi Koku" = Engraved by Arimi
Because of the curvature the engraving appears three‑dimensional and captures light perfectly.
Typical for the Meiji/ Taisho era in Japan.
Why 950 silver is special:
950 silver has 95% fineness.
Much higher than 925 sterling silver
Used in Japan for luxury commissioned works.
Collectors' object:
Because of 136g, 950 silver, age, motif and signed by master "Arimi"
Condition: Very good condition. To form your own impression, please view the attached pictures.
Seller's Story
Dear Sir or Madam,
I run a jeweler in the heart of Kaiserslautern in Rhineland-Palatinate. It is also possible to inspect the jewelry offered on site. This of course saves the shipping costs if you take them with you. Otherwise, we wish you the best of luck with your bidding.
Your Rubin jeweler in Kaiserslautern
Translated by Google TranslateANTIQUE, Japan Silver 950 Cigarette Case, 136.4g -11cm x 8cm
Master Signature "Arimi" circa 1900
Extraordinary, solid silver 950 cigarette case with double-sided hand engraving.
Master signed, circa 1900-1920
Key data:
Material: Silver 950 -95% pure silver.
Clearly stamped 950 SILVER
Weight: 136.4g - very heavy and solid
Dimensions: approx. 11cm x 8cm - convex/ slightly domed
Condition: Antique with beautiful patina. Double-sided hand-engraved. Snap closure + hinge 100% OK
Special feature:
Details of the motif & signature:
Both sides in traditional Japanese Sumi-e hand engraving.
Front: Mountain landscape with waterfall, pines, pagodas, etc.
Back: Mountain landscape + Master signature "Arimi Koku" = Engraved by Arimi
Because of the curvature the engraving appears three‑dimensional and captures light perfectly.
Typical for the Meiji/ Taisho era in Japan.
Why 950 silver is special:
950 silver has 95% fineness.
Much higher than 925 sterling silver
Used in Japan for luxury commissioned works.
Collectors' object:
Because of 136g, 950 silver, age, motif and signed by master "Arimi"
Condition: Very good condition. To form your own impression, please view the attached pictures.
Seller's Story
Dear Sir or Madam,
I run a jeweler in the heart of Kaiserslautern in Rhineland-Palatinate. It is also possible to inspect the jewelry offered on site. This of course saves the shipping costs if you take them with you. Otherwise, we wish you the best of luck with your bidding.
Your Rubin jeweler in Kaiserslautern
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
136.4 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
Master Signature ARIMI
Country of origin
Japan
Manufacturer/brand
Arimi
Material
Silver
Style
Vintage
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
80 mm
Width
110 mm
Depth
10.5 mm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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