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Each example exhibits surface wear and advanced patination from handling through normal use. Smaller points of oxidation visible under closer examination. Good vintage condition, considering age. Two boxes do not retain lids, as shown in images online. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of each example: [Otar U.S.A Pats. Pend.]. USA, c. 1928
brass, copper
5½ w × 5 d × 4½ h in (14 × 13 × 11 cm)


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Date:
2017-10-12

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