Antique Austrian enamel and metal cigarette case with greyhounds motif

Description

A very nice Austrian metal and enamel cigarette case with Greyhounds motif, circa 1910
A very nicely painted Austrian metal ( probably alpaca alloy?) and enamel cigarette case representing two greyhounds, circa 1910 . This case is in very good original condition, the interior is gold washed and still has its straps.
Alpaca Silver (Alpacca) refers to an alloy that imitates sterling silver. This bright silvery-grey metal alloy is made up of copper, zinc and nickel and sometimes iron. Alpaca Silver does not contain real silver. The term for this alloy in Mexico , Central America, and South America is Alpaca Silver rather than Nickel Silver. - In 1823 there was a contest among German & Austrian metalwork companies to develop an alloy that most closely appeared similar to visually silver. After the manufacturer, Berndorf AG, trademarked and made popular the brand name Alpacca, this term was used more frequently than the term Nickel Silver. In Germany & Austria and also in Middle and Eastern Europe the term used for this alloy is Alpacca Silver rather than Nickel Silver. It is also commonly called German Silver or Alpacca Silver. - Alpaca Silver, Alpacca Siver, Nickel Silver, and German Silver are all valued collectibles.
One of the big advantages to purchasing Alpaca silver is that it is a hypoallergenic metal. This means that it will cause fewer allergic reactions in people. It does not mean that no one will have an allergic reaction, but it does mean that few people will. If you have a severe allergy to any of the metals in Alpaca silver, you may still be affected and may not be able to wear this type of silver jewelry.
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Size
: 4" L  x 3 1/4" W x 1/2" D
10.2 cm  L x 8.2 cm W x 1.3 cm D
Condition
: Very Good "age appropriate" condition
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