Swan Match Safe Vesta Holder Case Brass Japanese Reproduction

Description

This is a reproduction piece in beautiful condition no damage noted. Makes a great display piece. It weights approximately, 20 grams more than the originals. See the silver antique swan (sold) I have listed. The material is different and the gauge is much thicker.
I am not as concerned about selling this piece, as I am informing the newest of collectors. After all without them, the entire collection dies. I have decided to start including the weights on these newer reproduction pieces to help collectors make honest, informed additions to their collections.
Nothing is more disappointing than starting a collection only to find out you have purchased a reproduction without knowing it. There ARE honest sellers of reproductions, they state it in the description. Don't get me wrong, sometimes a design fits nicely into a collection and its a desired addition. Mind you I am NOT an expert, I am new to this field of collecting but find myself getting hooked. Some pieces are genuine antiques. Reproduced popular designs are thought to have been loaned to other companies. The biggest difference I have seen, is the crispness in the detail of the design and the weight. In my limited experience, newer more recent pieces tend to be heavier.
When I first started selling a collection, a couple of years ago, the serious collectors asked to see the striker, flange and hinge areas. You will notice my photos show these details. A wonderful and very helpful group is the International Match Safe Association or IMSA. You can find them online. All comments and additional information are welcome to help others make informed investments.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have before purchase.