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Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960

$2,843.87
£2,100
€2,461.13
CA$3,921.82
A$4,405.99
CHF 2,302.14
MX$53,777.14
NOK 29,230.40
SEK 27,514.26
DKK 18,365.89

About the Item

Hefty Italian silver was used to create this mid-century modern box with a stylish cast silver chain belt and buckle across the top and down the front, beautiful quality and engineering. The lid when opened reveals a fitted interior accommodating two miniature decks of Austrian made playing cards. The silver is marked at the back of the chain to the top. Excellent condition measuring 3 7/8 x 1 1/4" x 2 5/8" and weighing 255g / 8.21 Troy Ounces (without cards). Item: 43971 Free worldwide registered airmail directly from the UK.
  • Similar to:
    Jean Despres (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.63 in (6.69 cm)Width: 3.88 in (9.86 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 439711stDibs: LU3365328739272

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