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Description

The listing, Antique Silver Snuff Box has ended.

Selling a vintage box. It seems it would have been used as a pill or snuff box, but I am not sure. It is silver, but I don't know if it is sterling, but it does not react to a magnet. The top has what looks to be a mother of pearl inlay, but I can not confirm that. It is almost an inch and a half in diameter. On the bottom is does have markings, but even under a magnifying glass I couldn't make out what it says. Something along the lines of: "aerag"

This was a unique estate find!

This is a relist!

Questions & Comments

Why did the former winner not take the item? Seems like a pretty neat thing!

Oct 19th, 2013 at 9:05:19 AM PDT by

My original listing read as follows:

"The top has what looks to be a mother of pearl inlay."

The original winner disputed the transaction saying he wanted a refund because he got it and it is not mother of pearl inlay.

Although I love Listia, I know that they ALWAYS take the easy way out and force sellers to accept a return instead of rendering a decision based on the facts of the listing. DRIVES ME CRAZY! Problem with that is It costs the seller money when they offer free shipping, and then Listia just simply says you have to accept a return, even though your posting is clear about the specifics of an item. SO it is easier to just relist and chalk up the loss on the shipping costs to avoid negative feedback.

The dispute process is completely flawed on Listia. I have even seen comments on several auctions from people who say "well if you win it and don't like it, just dispute it". That is because everyone knows that Listia doesn't stand behind sellers.

Sorry I am just venting LOL!

Oct 19th, 2013 at 4:14:57 PM PDT by

Oh, I totally understand! It seems most auction sites bend over backwards for the bidders, and don't back up their sellers. Been there; done that! :)

Oct 19th, 2013 at 4:34:17 PM PDT by

amen!

Oct 19th, 2013 at 10:40:47 PM PDT by

It looks like the ones from Alpaca Mexico. Maybe it says Alpaca???? That would be good :)

Oct 18th, 2013 at 6:50:44 PM PDT by

You solved the mystery!!!!! That is exactly what it says. I got a 10x magnifier yesterday and was able to make it out today. Thanks so much for the help.

Now tell me why is that good??

Oct 18th, 2013 at 8:51:30 PM PDT by

Well some may think it good others not so good. ALPACA is actually a silver substitute invented in Germany in the 1800's. It keeps it's luster and doesn't tarnish as easily. It is durable. A lot of south American countries use it in jewelry. It stays beautiful. It is of course less expensive than sterling silver but requires less upkeep to stay beautiful. I have read there is NO silver in ALPACA and I have read that indeed something marked ALPACA can even be sterling. I think that most would consider ALPACA to be a silver substitute made of nickel copper and zinc. However, I have seen collectors pay up to 40-50 dollars for these depending on how beautiful the abalone inlay is. SO...I say it is "good" because it is not just a tin snuff box. However it would be even better if it were sterling silver. Antique sterling snuff boxes can command a pretty price!

Oct 19th, 2013 at 7:15:20 AM PDT by

Thanks for the input!

Oct 19th, 2013 at 7:46:03 AM PDT by

F&W my husband always carries a pill box to Keep his meds, this would definitely be an upgrade! Beautiful !

Oct 19th, 2013 at 10:03:50 AM PDT by

I agree!

Oct 19th, 2013 at 4:04:25 PM PDT by

Beautiful!!!
Fanned & Watching!!

Oct 22nd, 2013 at 9:42:06 AM PDT by

Oct 22nd, 2013 at 6:57:40 PM PDT by

Nice Item! Best Of Luck To You And Happy Bidding To Everyone!!!

Oct 24th, 2013 at 8:47:59 PM PDT by

Antique Silver Snuff Box is in the Antiques category