Bidspirit auction | Antique Persian heavy metal cigarette

Antique Persian heavy metal cigarette bo× - Antique Persian heavy metal cigarette bo×, Isfahan craftsmanship, circa 1900. Made of metal (likely with a very low silver content), designed in a square shape and decorated with hand-engraved and embossed patterns of birds, flowers, and plants. Stands on 4 small legs. Total weight: 736 g. 16.5×16.5×3 cm. Acid testing shows no reaction. Sold as white metal only, not as silver. There are two European silver hallmarks inside the bo×, but as noted, acid testing does not yield the e×pected reaction for silver!