135 Years Old Heart Shaped Romantic - Box - .800 silver

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Late 19th‑century solid 800 silver heart‑shaped box with a hinged cover, dimensions 7.5 × 6.5 × 2.5 cm and a net weight of 63 g, hallmarked Storck & Sinsheimer, Hanau, Germany, in good condition with minor signs of age.

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Superior quality hand crafted late 19th century solid 800 silver large size collectible heart-shaped box.

The hinged cover finely embossed with foliate scrolls framing a shaped cartouche with countryside peasant scene by Storck & Sinsheimer.
They exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia International Exhibition.

Fully hallmarked on bottom with Germany Hanau silversmith Storck & Sinsheimer marks

Length 7.5 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Height 2.5 cm
Net silver weight 63 grams

Condition report:
In fine circa 135-year-old original condition, with a perfectly closing lid — great patina, minor scratches and dings — no repairs, no cracks, as you can see in the pictures that are part of the description

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Superior quality hand crafted late 19th century solid 800 silver large size collectible heart-shaped box.

The hinged cover finely embossed with foliate scrolls framing a shaped cartouche with countryside peasant scene by Storck & Sinsheimer.
They exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia International Exhibition.

Fully hallmarked on bottom with Germany Hanau silversmith Storck & Sinsheimer marks

Length 7.5 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Height 2.5 cm
Net silver weight 63 grams

Condition report:
In fine circa 135-year-old original condition, with a perfectly closing lid — great patina, minor scratches and dings — no repairs, no cracks, as you can see in the pictures that are part of the description

Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki 100% positive feedback Top seller

International buyers welcomed
Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping
Nature-respecting, recycled, carefully packed
Yes I do combine shipping for lots sold in the same auction

Coming from a 100% smoke-free home, it will be properly sanitized before shipping

Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions?
Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
63 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Silver
Designer/Artist/Maker
135 Years Old Heart Shaped Romantic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2.5 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
Private

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