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Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon & Waves Vesta or Matchsafe

$695
£526.98
€608.66
CA$975.13
A$1,086.27
CHF 572.99
MX$13,171.36
NOK 7,289.26
SEK 6,790.41
DKK 4,545.11

About the Item

A fine antique Chinese silver vesta or matchsafe. Decorated to both sides with an embossed dragon above the ocean. Having a crude striker to the base. Simply a wonderful Chinese silver matchsafe! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are some noticeable dents and indentions to the rims of the body and lid and a few small spots of persistent tarnish. The opening mechanism lacks it's spring, so there is no longer any action there. There is some play in the hinge. Otherwise, there are some light some slight indentations here and there, some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Unmarked Measurements: Height: ca. 44mm Width: ca. 36mm Depth: ca. 12mm Weight: ca. 23.5 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    23.5 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.74 in (44 mm)Width: 1.42 in (36 mm)Depth: 0.48 in (12 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 642024114856DIINVBFMY24_IXX1stDibs: LU849323131692

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