Box - Silver

Elegant oval silver box – mid-19th century – provenance Sotheby’s

Refined oval silver box dating to the mid-19th century (circa 1850), characterized by an elegant decoration incised in parallel lines with a smooth central cartouche on the lid, typical of silverware production of the period.

The interior is lined with red velvet, padded, probably intended to hold small precious objects such as jewelry, rings, or personal keepsakes. The box has a functioning snap closure and preserves a beautiful patina consistent with its age.

Inside there is the original Sotheby’s Pulborough label with lot number, bearing testimony to provenance from a sale of the famous auction house.

Along the inner edge are visible silver hallmarks, confirming the quality and authenticity of the piece.

Features
• Material: hallmarked silver
• Era: mid-19th century (circa 1850)
• Shape: oval
• Decoration: linear incisions with central cartouche
• Interior: red padded velvet
• Closure: snap
• Provenance: Sotheby’s Pulborough label
• Condition: good overall condition, with normal signs of age and a pleasant patina.

Elegant collectible item, perfect for enthusiasts of antique silver, jewelry boxes, and objects from major auction houses.