caja cerillas antigua art nouveau plata alemana 800 chatelaine 1900 símbolo esperanza used for applying ink or

used for applying ink or marking

The ring has an inner diameter of 17

*925 hallmarked silver

1 cm and height: 1

giving it a touch of distinction and luxury

caja cerillas antigua art nouveau plata alemana 800 chatelaine 1900 símbolo esperanza used for applying ink orAntique matchbox in 800 sterling silver, with a visible German hallmark (crescent moon and crown seal) next to the number 800, indicating its German origin after 1884. The piece features a spectacular embossed design with abstract Art Nouveau or Jugendstil forms, with a finish that accentuates the contrasts between gloss and oxidation, typical of early 20th century decorative art. It has a functional hinge and a side ring, probably for hanging it on a