Box - .800 silver - Rapé box

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Oval snuff box in 0.800 silver, of German origin, circa 1800–1850, in near-new condition, dimensions 5 cm by 3.5 cm by 1.2 cm, weight 28 g.

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This is a beautiful piece of European silverware, with the following main characteristics:
• Material: 800-grade silver (80% purity). This is a very common standard alloy in Continental Europe, known as "second-grade silver".
• Origin: Very likely German. The style of the numbering "800" and the floral engraving work (Repoussé and chased) are highly characteristic of German production from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
• Year: Approximately between 1880 and 1920 (the period between Historicism and Art Nouveau).
• Type of Piece: An oval snuff box or pill holder, decorated with volute motifs, flowers, and a radiating geometric pattern on the sides.

Size 5/3.5 cm
Weight 28g

Shipping costs are the customs duties borne by the buyer for registered mail.

This is a beautiful piece of European silverware, with the following main characteristics:
• Material: 800-grade silver (80% purity). This is a very common standard alloy in Continental Europe, known as "second-grade silver".
• Origin: Very likely German. The style of the numbering "800" and the floral engraving work (Repoussé and chased) are highly characteristic of German production from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
• Year: Approximately between 1880 and 1920 (the period between Historicism and Art Nouveau).
• Type of Piece: An oval snuff box or pill holder, decorated with volute motifs, flowers, and a radiating geometric pattern on the sides.

Size 5/3.5 cm
Weight 28g

Shipping costs are the customs duties borne by the buyer for registered mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
28 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Rapé box
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
As new - unused
Height
1.2 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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Objects sold
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