Vintage Italian Handmade Genuine Silver Rare Boot Shaped Match Safe Box & Herald

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A rare boot shaped match safe box with herald decoration, handcrafted in Italy during the 1960s/1970s. This solid vintage piece … Read more A rare boot shaped match safe box with herald decoration, handcrafted in Italy during the 1960s/1970s. This solid vintage piece is made in authentic sterling silver and is hallmarked 925 which stands for Sterling Silver (925/000), together with the Italian silversmith code. The design is both playful and elegant, transforming a classic everyday object into a collectible decorative accessory, with crisp detailing and a strong vintage character.

The front features an unidentified herald, adding an extra layer of mystery and charm, as if it once belonged to a specific family, club or institution. Match safes were traditionally used to protect matches in pockets or bags, and today they are highly sought after for their practicality and decorative value.

Never seen on Vintage Silver Boutique.

A perfect piece for collectors of vintage silver accessories, match safes, unusual Italian silver objects, or anyone who loves rare functional miniatures with a touch of heraldic history.

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• Material: Sterling Silver (925/000)
• Hallmarks: 925 and Italian silversmith code
• Estimated period: 1960s 1970s
• Weight: 1.832 oz (51.94 g) (1.67 t oz)
• Type: Boot shaped match safe box with herald decoration
• Unidentified herald
• Rare solid design, detailed
• Usable
• Place of production: Italy
• Measurements: H 2.76 in x W 1.85 in x D 0.79 in (H 7 cm x W 4.7 cm x D 2 cm)
• Never seen on Vintage Silver Boutique

As with all vintage items, light signs of age or use may be expected.

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