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ANTIQUE #SA937331

Fine Unusual Silver Matchbook Cover Chester 1928

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A very fine and unusual silver case, probably a matchbook case, however, could be used for a multiple of items such as pills, jewellery, etc.  In the style of a small cigarette case, the decoration is a most attractive engine turned design (giving a 3-d effect), with a small rectangular vacant cartouche in one corner. When the catch is pressed the case springs open, where hallmarks are visible to the inside for the Chester Assay office, date mark 1928, Lion Passant the silver maker''s mark:  Blanckensee & Son Ltd. 
 
 
 
The case is in beautiful condition - fabulous for a collector!
 
 
 
Measurements:  6 cm x 4.7 cm x 1.3 cm     Weight:  34.8 grams
 
 
 
Weights and measurements are approximate.
 
 
 
NJL36500
 
 
 
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Antique SA937331 shown on this page was made in 1920. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1920
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD