Jewellery box - .925 silver
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Antique solid silver jewellery/treasure box, 10 cm long, 7.5 cm wide and 4 cm high, weighing 135 g, hallmarked 925 silver with lion marks, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century in the United Kingdom, featuring a Louis XVI inspired engraved lid, four curved feet, and a blue velvet-lined interior in very good condition with minor wear.
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Description from the seller
Antique solid silver box – Late 19th / early 20th century – Louis XVI decor – Velvet interior
Description
Elegant antique solid silver box, dating from the late 19th century / early 20th century, resting on four curved feet, typical of luxury production during the Belle Époque.
The lid is richly decorated with floral garlands, ribbon knots, and beaded friezes, in a revisited Louis XVI style, highly prized for vanity boxes, jewelry boxes, and bourgeois display objects.
The center of the lid features an engraved antique monogram, inscribed within an ornamental diamond, adding a personal and historical character to the object.
The interior is lined with blue/night violet velvet, perfectly suited for storing jewelry, precious souvenirs, or small collectibles.
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Material & punches
Massif Argent
Presence of official stamps, including:
Lion (guarantee of solid silver)
Consistency of the stamps on the body and the lid.
Authentic solid silver, 925/1000.
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Dimensions
Length: 10 cm
• Width: 7.5 cm
Height: 4 cm
Ideal format for display cases, collection, or refined decorative use.
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Weight
135 grams (gross weight)
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Condition of preservation
Very good overall condition
Functional hinges
Finely preserved decor
Interior in vintage velvet, clean, with light and normal wear related to age.
• Minor surface scratches from use, a dent in the corner, see photos; they serve as a description.
Authentic, unrestored item with an elegant patina.
Antique solid silver box – Late 19th / early 20th century – Louis XVI decor – Velvet interior
Description
Elegant antique solid silver box, dating from the late 19th century / early 20th century, resting on four curved feet, typical of luxury production during the Belle Époque.
The lid is richly decorated with floral garlands, ribbon knots, and beaded friezes, in a revisited Louis XVI style, highly prized for vanity boxes, jewelry boxes, and bourgeois display objects.
The center of the lid features an engraved antique monogram, inscribed within an ornamental diamond, adding a personal and historical character to the object.
The interior is lined with blue/night violet velvet, perfectly suited for storing jewelry, precious souvenirs, or small collectibles.
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Material & punches
Massif Argent
Presence of official stamps, including:
Lion (guarantee of solid silver)
Consistency of the stamps on the body and the lid.
Authentic solid silver, 925/1000.
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Dimensions
Length: 10 cm
• Width: 7.5 cm
Height: 4 cm
Ideal format for display cases, collection, or refined decorative use.
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Weight
135 grams (gross weight)
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Condition of preservation
Very good overall condition
Functional hinges
Finely preserved decor
Interior in vintage velvet, clean, with light and normal wear related to age.
• Minor surface scratches from use, a dent in the corner, see photos; they serve as a description.
Authentic, unrestored item with an elegant patina.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0 g
Silver type
.925 silver
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
19th/20th century
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