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Small silver box

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This box was given to me by my mother some years ago. I adore it but haven’t  been able to find out any thing about it. It’s just over two inches wide and fairly flat. The marking on the bottom is “Mesker 90”. Is like to know what kind of box it is. What would it have been used for? Who is the maker? Is it silver? Is it silver plated? What can I do about the “corrosion” on the inside? In all honesty I would love and welcome any thoughts on this. I’ve been curious about this for thirty years :). 

Category Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium Silver
Distinguishing marks “Mesker 90”
Size and dimensions of this item 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 inches
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Thomas Gordyn 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

Mesker was the maker and this piece was silver plated .90 the maker was from Rotterdam Holland and made many spoons around the time, that this piece was made. In Holland it is common for both Men and Women to roll cigarettes. What you have here is an ornate tabacco box / tin. 

Circa 1950's - 1960's 

Origins: Rotterdam Holland

Est Value: $50 - $75 US based on market demand. I would insure this piece under your house contents insurance for $150- $175 US.

How to clean link - but use caution as its not something you can find a test spot on ..  https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-silver-plate/    USE AT OWN RISK ... 

Thanks kindly for sharing. As I have a Dutch heritage I found this piece very interesting. Please leave me a reply with feedback on my valuation. 

goede nacht .... goed slapen .... 
 

Peace Always

Thomas J. Gordyn

Certified Professional Appraiser - AIOA

Proud Member of The American Numismatic Association

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