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Chinese Smoker's Set

Description

Round tobacco "tin" 5" dia., with inset raised porcelain lid medallion in pink floral motif, hand painted. 

3.5"x4" Cigarette box with hinged lid that is decorated with raised vine pattern and two (red and green) set stone "seeds."

Square personal ashtray with round ash well and tab, tab decorated with pressed character.

Matchbox holder with open striking access.

All pieces decorated with raised brass "plates" or medallions that feature enameled scenes of human figures, pagodas, and floral motifs enameled in red, blue, and green.  Enamel is well worn.  "CHINA" impressed on base of "tin."

Use: collect dust! 

Category Tobacciana
Medium brass
Distinguishing marks impressed "CHINA"
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 4 pieces
Date Period early 20th C.?
History Unknown; in family at least 75 years
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