Antique Victorian Ladies 800 Silver Cigarette Case, with Rose Bouquet Floral Design. Makers Picto Mark. Estimated more than 100 yrs old. Silver approximately consisting of less than 92.5% silver content. Tested Positive: Nitric Acid Chemical Scratch Test, Cloth Rub Test, Smell Test, Magnet Test. Markings: None. The reason silver needs to be combined with other metals is that it is very difficult to make great designs with just pure silver, which is very soft and malleable. A bit of hardness has to be introduced, by adding other metals such as copper. Mexico is the leading producer of silver, followed by the United States, Canada, Australia, Spain, Peru, and Russia. Silver can be found in nature in silver ore, silver ore is a mixture of other metals including silver. Many countries do not require that precious metal items be stamped. Size And Weight: See Last Photo If Applicable. All Photos Represent The Lot Condition. Please Read Our Terms And Conditions.

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