Antique French Solid Silver Art Nouveau Iris Floral Match Safe

Description

a stunning
antique French solid silver floral match safe.
The piece has both fineness marks and a maker's mark in a diamond shaped stamp, but both are too small to make out distinctly, but the two asymmetrical marks appear to be the boar stamp for 800 silver used from 1838-present.  The
diamond shaped maker's mark lozenge is typical for French pieces
.
Both sides have a textured background.  One side has the iris flowers and a blank scroll cartouche.  The other side has the iris designs with small flowers stamped on the background.  There is a striker on the bottom.
The piece measures about 1 3/4 inches tall by 1 1/4 inches wide.  It is in excellent condition with just a couple minor dings, but no splits or damage and no monogram.  The spring hinge is tight and the case snaps shut evenly and securely.
Please see the other french silver  match safe we are offering.
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We do not accept returns, but if we inadvertently miss a defect of any significance, please let us know right away so we can make it right.
Please see the other fine coins, jewelry and sterling pieces we have for sale.
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