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Vintage Sterling Silver Corn Cob Pendant Snuff Box, Ex-Mario Buatta Collection

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A silver pendant snuff box. In the form of a half husked corn on the cob with rows of corn grains and the veining of the leaves in high relief. Fixed with a jump ring for attaching to a chatelaine or to wear as a pendant in a necklace. Simply a wonderful box! Provenance: From the collection of the legendary interior decorator - Mario Buatta. Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Marked to the interior rim '925' in an oval. Measurements: Length: ca. 68 mm Width: ca. 17 mm Height: ca. 16 mm Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.63 in (16 mm)Width: 0.67 in (17 mm)Length: 2.68 in (68 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D/I INV ST1stDibs: LU849312899402

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