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Description
A fine antique French Art Deco match box holder.
In sterling silver.
By Cartier.
With an open triangular structure to …
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A fine antique French Art Deco match box holder.
In sterling silver.
By Cartier.
With an open triangular structure to store matches, a slot to the front for a flint/striker, and a wide, hexagonal integral tray to the base for an extinguished match.
Marked to the base.
Simply a wonderful match holder from Cartier!
Date:
Early 20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is a small indentation near the top of the match holder and noticeable light scratches to the tray. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Cartier
Marks:
Marked to the base for Cartier / Made in France / a partial silversmith's mark
Fineness:
Apparently unmarked for fineness.
Gemstone Measurements:
2 coral cabochons: ca. 3.1 mm diameter
Measurements:
Height: ca. 48.2 mm
Width: ca. 101.4 mm
Depth: ca. 74.4 mm
Weight: ca. 105.2 g
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 2.93ʺD × 1.9ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Brand
- Cartier
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Coral
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- There is a small indentation near the top of the match holder and noticeable light scratches to the tray. Otherwise, … moreThere is a small indentation near the top of the match holder and noticeable light scratches to the tray. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. less
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