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Old or Antique Italian Silver & Enamel Compact with its Original Box

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A fine antique Italian compact. In 800 silver. With enamel decoration depicting two women in a forest with a dog - one playing a guitar while the other reads. Etched with geometric patterns in the silver. Together with it's (apparent) original box. Simply a wonderful compact! Date: Early to Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is a spot of loss to the enamel in the upper left quadrant, and cracks & losses to the glass and silvering of the mirror. The original powder screen is still present and there is a significant amount of persistent green tarnish to the interior under the screen. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: 800 for silver fineness and with an Italian maker's mark. Measurements: Width: ca. 3 in. Depth: ca. 3 1/8 in. Height: ca. 3/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)Width: 3 in (76.2 mm)Depth: 3.13 in (79.51 mm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Spot of loss to the enamel. Cracks & losses to the glass and silvering of the mirror. A significant amount of persistent green tarnish to the interior under the screen. Fine & light surface scratches and other expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV HO J221stDibs: LU849314709382
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