40849-Charles Murat Stunning French Art Nouveau Silver Vesta Case

40849-Charles Murat Stunning French Art Nouveau Silver Vesta Case / Antique Match Safe sterling silver matchbox The beautiful silverware is a matchbox from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. The surface is carved with smooth and elegant floral reliefs. It is a classic of the French Art Nouveau. The body of the box is made of sterling silver, which shows the imprint of French sterling silver boars and Murat silversmith. "Justin" was engraved on the central shield-shaped coat of arms, which was custom-made for the silversmith's requirements of the nobles at that time, adding a unique style to this silverware and having historical value. There are still some old matches in the box. Although they can't be used for a long time, they add the charm of antiques. The top cover of this kind of Vesta Case (matchbox) usually has a hinge design and a tight lid. When opened, you can see the internal space, which is used to store matches. There is a rough scraping surface at the bottom, which can quickly slide the match head and can be rubbed to ignite the match. From the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, matches were indispensable tools in daily life, and Vesta Case was not only convenient to carry matches, but also protected from moisture damage. In addition, this silver or exquisitely designed matchbox has also become a symbol of identity and taste. 數量內容content ：一個火柴盒，與一些老火柴，無其他附件。A matchbox and some old matches without other accessories. 尺寸size：長L4.5 x 寬W3.2 X 厚1.2cm 重量weight ：15g 材質material : 純銀 sterling silver 年份Year：19世紀末20世紀初late 19th to early 20th century 產地from：法國France 印標hallmark：野豬頭與銀匠MURAT鑄印BOAR and silversmith MURAT mark Reference code : W1226-2310 ⚠️請留意：表面有氧化狀態，鉸鏈功能正常緊密，因歷史久遠，刮擦面已經不夠粗糙，無法點燃火柴。古董物件無論顏色與表面皆有歷史使用痕跡，若有任何問題，歡迎請來訊詢問 ⚠️ Please note: Antique objects have historical wear&tear of use regardless of color and surface. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. ⚠️ Dear friends from abroad, Global shipping available with secure packaging. Please feel free to contact me for inquiring the shipping cost.