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Maker Unknown serpent themed match safe / vesta

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Maker Unknown serpent themed match safe / vesta

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Description

American, Maker Unknown
serpent themed match safe / vesta with interwoven rattlesnake motif to front and back
USA
14K yellow gold, (1) old European cut diamond
unmarked
1 5/16"w x 2 3/8"h

Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Governor Jim Thompson, Chicago, Illinois

Condition

Faint surface scratches, typical of age and use. Using a Kee Electronic Gold Tester, the match safe reads as 14K gold. A couple of minor dings along edges. One very tiny puncture to gold at mouth above where the diamond is. The diamond has a small chip to the face. Polish residue in crevices. ~0.50 ozt.

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Maker Unknown serpent themed match safe / vesta

Name: Maker Unknown serpent themed match safe / vesta
SKU: 115092960
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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Starting Price $250

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