A French silver Vesta Case.

A French silver Vesta Case, circa 1900, by Claude Doutre Rousel, Paris. The box, with spring hinge, is engraved on the lid and base with scenes, and on the sides with: \n'Cie Gle Des Allemettes Chimiques 66 Chaussee D'Anton Paris.' \nThe Compagnie Générale des Allumettes Chimiques, the French State Manufactory of Matches was established as a government monopoly in 1872. Condition: \n

Good. A small area of light surface corrosion on the top right corner of the upper-side.

\nDimensions: \n

Length - 4.60 cm.; Width - 3.60 cm.; Depth - 1.10 cm.; Weight - 33.40 gms.

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