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Reference: S1477
Period: George V
Year: Circa 1930
Silversmith: Tiffany & Co
Place: Italy
Price: $ 580.00
Weight: 81 grams
Dimensions: 9.6 cm * 6.0 cm
Condition: Excellent, 2 small dents to base, light scratching. Hinge and clasp both excellent, snug fit and closure.
Description: A gorgeous Tiffany silver card case, with a very attractive and unusual fan shaped textured pattern, with dark and light bands radiating from the clasp. The surface is also textured, with lines and tiny hand hammered bumps radiating out in the same pattern. The hinge is spring loaded, and the clasp is a joy, superbly crafted with a satisfying click on closure. The interior is highly polished, giving a mirror like effect. The case is exceptional quality, clearly the work of a master craftsman. The original purpose of the case is unclear, it is too small for cigarettes (although it could hold the smaller hand made variety), it could also have been a compact. It is ideal for business cards, and could also accommodate photographs. The hallmarks are clear, "Tiffany & Co, 925 Sterling Italy", made during a time when Tiffany employed Italian craftsmen.
With its wonderful quality, texture and pattern, this case is a joy to handle, you become reluctant to put it down!
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Tiffany sterling silver card case
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Tiffany silver case open
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Tiffany silver clasp
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Tiffany hinge
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Tiffany hallmarks
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