Early 20th Century Edward Farmer Sterling Silver & Carved Carnelian Matchbox Holder

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This item is an authentic Edward I. Farmer Art Deco sterling silver matchbox cover featuring a … Read more (Description below from Google)

This item is an authentic Edward I. Farmer Art Deco sterling silver matchbox cover featuring a beautifully carved carnelian plaque inset on the lid.Object DetailsCreator: Designed and retailed by Edward I. Farmer (New York), an influential early 20th-century dealer renowned for converting exceptional Chinese decorative arts, jades, and hardstones into luxurious utilitarian objects for Western homes.Material: The body is composed of fine sterling silver decorated with intricate geometric borders and stylized floral corner brackets. It does have a missing leg as shown in photos. The price reflects that.

Gemstone: The top features a prominent, deeply carved semi-translucent red carnelian hardstone plaque.
Function: Crafted during the 1920s Art Deco era, this footed sleeve was designed to hold a standard rectangular matchbox, keeping the striking strips accessible while adding an elegant aesthetic to a tabletop or smoking room.
Value & Collectibility: Pieces by Edward I. Farmer are highly sought after by collectors of Chinese Export silver and Art Deco objects. Depending on the condition, clarity of the signature hallmarks, and the specific detail of the stone carving, these matchbox covers typically appraise and sell at premium auction houses or through luxury antique dealers.

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