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Japanese "Mexican Peso" Bronze Foil Snuff c. 1900 browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Brass: Pre 1910: item # 264731
Green Lion Antiques Box 2275 Kensington, MD 20891 301-651-7195 Guest Book $145.00 |
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| What appears to be a stack of Mexican Pesos, is actually a clever box manufactured in Japan in the early years of the century as a souvenir for members merchant marine visiting that country's ports. It has written on its top "SANGHAI.KICHISHO.YOKO", and on the bottom "OSAKA.JAPAN.R.YOSHIDA". Perhaps names of a merchant both in Shanghai and in Osaka. The box is made of tin or nickle with a thin brass foil overlaying it. It measures 1 1/2" in diameter, and 1" in height. It shows normal wear and a has a rich patina. | |||||||
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