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Antique Viennese or Austrian Engine-Turned Silver Card Case or Snuff Box

$895
£668.42
€775.61
CA$1,239.58
A$1,389.56
CHF 724.62
MX$17,032.62
NOK 9,182.21
SEK 8,729.81
DKK 5,787.03
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A fine antique silver card case or snuff box. With engine turned engraved decoration throughout. Marked with an Austrian silver assay mark for 13 Loth, Vienna, and 1856, along with a maker's mark 'HV'. Simply a lovely silver snuff or card box! Date: 1856 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is persistent oxidation to the interior. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: HV Marks: There is an Austrian silver assay mark for 13 Loth, Vienna, and 1856, along with a maker's mark 'HV'. Fineness: 13 Loth Measurements: Width: ca. 3 in. Depth: ca. 1 7/8 in. Height: ca. 5/8 in. Weight: ca. 68 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    68 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.63 in (16.01 mm)Width: 3 in (76.2 mm)Depth: 1.88 in (47.76 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1856
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is persistent oxidation to the interior. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV1stDibs: LU849315753052

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