French Silver Ornamented - Box - c. 1900

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A French silver box with gilt interior and Rococo decoration, dating to the late 19th century (c. 1860–1900), measuring 4.5 cm in diameter and 2.5 cm in height, weighing 16.1 g, and bearing two boar’s head hallmarks.

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A finely crafted French silver box with rich Rococo-style decoration (floral garlands, C-scrolls). Today it is perfectly suited as a pill box, miniature jewellery box, or a tiny container for personal keepsakes.

The interior retains its original gold-gilt finish.
Its condition is clean and attractive, showing only the small, natural signs of age and gentle use.

The rim bears two strikes of the French boar’s head hallmark (tête de sanglier), used from 1838 onwards for silver items under 30 g. The maker’s mark is not visible, typical for miniature boxes.

A charming, versatile and collectible piece.

Details:
– Material: silver, gilt interior
– Hallmark: boar’s head (2×)
– Weight: 16,1 g
– Diameter: 4,5 cm
– Height: 2.5 cm
– Period: late 19th century (c. 1860–1900)
– Origin: France

A finely crafted French silver box with rich Rococo-style decoration (floral garlands, C-scrolls). Today it is perfectly suited as a pill box, miniature jewellery box, or a tiny container for personal keepsakes.

The interior retains its original gold-gilt finish.
Its condition is clean and attractive, showing only the small, natural signs of age and gentle use.

The rim bears two strikes of the French boar’s head hallmark (tête de sanglier), used from 1838 onwards for silver items under 30 g. The maker’s mark is not visible, typical for miniature boxes.

A charming, versatile and collectible piece.

Details:
– Material: silver, gilt interior
– Hallmark: boar’s head (2×)
– Weight: 16,1 g
– Diameter: 4,5 cm
– Height: 2.5 cm
– Period: late 19th century (c. 1860–1900)
– Origin: France

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of Origin
France
Manufacturer/ Brand
French Silver Ornamented
Material
c. 1900
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2.5 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1900
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