AN AMERICAN SILVER AND SILVER GILT MATCH SAFE, circa 1903. Marks: STERLING. 2-1/4 inches high (5.7 cm). 1.00 troy ounce...

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AN AMERICAN SILVER AND SILVER GILT MATCH SAFE, circa 1903
Marks: STERLING
2-1/4 inches high (5.7 cm)
1.00 troy ounce

FROM THE ESTATE OF JOHN O. ANTONELLI

The match safe with a chased repoussé scene of a caddy pulling a club from a golf bag to front, etched thistles flanking an oval cartouche, monogrammed and dated SJD, 1903 to verso, silver gilt interior, match strike to bottom.

Estimate: $500 - $800.

Condition Report*:

Soldering to the hinge and lid, otherwise with surface scratches commensurate with age.

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