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Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined
Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined

Small Brass Cairoware Chest Silver Copper Accents Arabic Script Wood Lined

$ 43.81

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Age: Unknown
  • Primary Material: Brass
  • Region of Origin: Middle East
  • Type: Mini Chest / Box
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Good vintage/preowned condition with expected wear from age, use and storage including light surface scratching/scuffing, some tarnish (after cleaning/polishing), natural age patina/verdi-gris. Interior wood lining is slightly dry, but fully intact. New owner may choose to add a layer of oil to add moisture (I like Boos Butcher Block Oil which is food safe).
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Part of an estate box lot purchase of various brass items.  Recently polished, but some of the old tarnish is very stubborn and still remains.  I am not sure if the silver is sterling or if it is plated (it definitely tarnishes!) - but it is beautiful, along with the pink/rosy copper colored accents.  Very ornate, including the script/calligraphy on the top. The wood lining (which smells like an old spice drawer) has some inlay accents that are somehwat crooked, but a nice touch.  With the wood lining, I assume this may have been used to store spices, tea leaves or tobacco? There is a hasp on the front that has a pivoting hook that turns left or right to secure it.  About 3 3/8" x 2 1/8" (measured from the bottom) and about 2" high.  It feels heavy for it's size, but it actually only weighs about 10 ounces.  Please open all photos in full/enlarged size as they provide accurate depiction.  You will notice the tarnish that remains throughout in all of the photos.  NOTE:
    Photo 9 - a good close-up example of tarnish
    Photo 10 - I didn't clean/polish the interior rim (other than with a damp cloth) - you can see the age/patina/oxidation/verdi-gris, etc.
    Photo 11 - Size/scale reference shown next to a standard size of canned beans and dollar bill.
    The style-please refer to images for the decorated vase
    Condition: With glaze fritting on top rim, with scuffs, surface residue and wear
    Size: 12.25 inches in height, 13 inches in diameter
    With imperfections and defects