Antique Art Deco Solid SILVER Card Case HORSESHOE Inlaid GARNETS Basket Weave

Description

ABOUT:
Lovely cigarette case or card box with ornate basket weave pattern decorations on both sides and a horseshoe in the lower right corner of the lid which is set with 15 old table cut garnets.  This piece is small for a cigarette case so it may have been used for the small cigarillo types or it is possibly a card case, but please note the dimensions.  My husband and I use these antique cases to carry our vitamins.
No monograms, awesome design with a lovely soft gold wash / vermeil interior.
Antique piece that I acquired in France.  It is hallmarked with the French swan mark for solid silver and also stamped 800 on the rim with some other hallmarks.
CONDITION NOTES:
All my pieces are pre- owned and In estate condition, especially considering age.  I don't really see a single pin ding or dent which is amazing.   Just some faint uniform surface wear, scuffs and scratches. Functions perfectly with push button and gently spring loaded hinge, and then snaps closed securely.  Some stubborn tarnish spots especially on the inside but has a lovely gold wash inside. Some wear to the surface of the garnet gemstones. A few shallow nicks and scuffs.  Beautiful patina. Sturdy hand feel and interesting piece.
MEASUREMENTS:
Measures about 3 1/2 x 2", it is almost half inch deep, it weighs 63 grams of solid silver.
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