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    Posted 10 years ago

    zeteibao
    (55 items)

    Hello! Can anyone help me figure out what was this used for? It's silver, no real idea of how old it is or where it was made! thank you :)

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    HUGE 1888 Antique 19thC Dominick & Haff Repousse Sterling Silver Tankard Stein
    HUGE 1888 Antique 19thC Dominick & ...
    $3,339
    SUPERB ANTIQUE c1890 SOLID SILVER GUILLOCHE ENAMEL VESTA CASE CARL HEISS AUSTRIA
    SUPERB ANTIQUE c1890 SOLID SILVER G...
    $195
    SUPERB PAIR c1800 GEORGIAN FLAME MAHOGANY & SATIN WOOD INLAY CUTLERY KNIFE BOXES
    SUPERB PAIR c1800 GEORGIAN FLAME MA...
    $510
    OUTSTANDING 1870 GEORGE FOX VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER WINE EWER CLARET PITCHER
    OUTSTANDING 1870 GEORGE FOX VICTORI...
    $383
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    HUGE 1888 Antique 19thC Dominick & Haff Repousse Sterling Silver Tankard Stein
    HUGE 1888 Antique 19thC Dominick & ...
    $3,339
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    1. kyratango kyratango, 10 years ago
      Seems to be a "button hole" or boutonniere posy holder.

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solid-silver-POSY-HOLDER-NOSEGAY-FLOWER-HOLDER-/381062126815
    2. zeteibao zeteibao, 10 years ago
      Oh cool :) thank you very much for the info!!
    3. lzenglish lzenglish, 10 years ago
      Nice Find! I was going to say pocket toothpick holder case, as they look very similar.
      Wayne
    4. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 10 years ago
      maybe to hold a pair of scissors for a tailor?

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