170.9 grams silver thrift shop find

[Indian Steve]

Howdy All, Hit a local thrift shop and saw an almost black case with a dragon on it for $4.95. Got it home, cleaned it a bit, tested it and it is Sterling. 170.9 grams of sterling for $4.95. It's a cigarette case that neds a little work.

 

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[oxbowbarefoot]

Nice find! That may be worth more as a case than for its melt value... Try posting it in the "what is it" section, maybe there are some people familiar with its design.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Damn!!!!!..Thats Great Man!!!

 

[Jamesbondaka]

Beautiful case!

 

[skateandcreate]

Good eye!

 

[CoilyGirl]

Oh my gracious,that is rocking!

 

[bountyhuntergirl86]

great find... ;-) I'm a silver thrifter too... :-)

 

[Mainelypulltab]

Congrats on your find, good eye. How big is a cigarette case? I know nothing about the cases other than they existed. Looks like a nice one though. Congrats again.

 

[testing123]

what a nice case! Is there a stamp anywhere? Just want to rule out heavy silver plating...

 

[Valley Ranger]

Not bad!

 

[Lanny in AB]

That is one sweet find!

All the best,

Lanny

 

[jewelerguy]

score!

 

[Wildcat1750]

You did well! That's a fine looking case.
Nick

 

[Gunrunner61]

Ya done good on that one no doubt.

 

[firemac]

very nice, bet it was quite the case in its day

 

[AdDicted2Ag]

Wow.. That is a sweet find.. Did it have any markings?

 

[NeoTokyo]

Beautiful case, the finds are still out there.

 

[Indian Steve]

Howdy All, There were no markings but it acid tested sterling. It is 6 5/8 inches long and 3 1/4 inches wide.

 

[hamiddetecting]

Nice!!