Box - .833 silver
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Elegant round Portuguese silver box of 833 fineness with a fire-gilded vermeil interior and a naturalistic floral relief on the lid; origin Portugal, dating to the 1940s, 8 cm square, 2.5 cm high, weight 82 g, in good used condition with minor signs of wear.
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Elegant circular box in Portuguese silver 833, with fire-gilded interior / vermeil, made with refined decorative relief work. The lid features a beautiful naturalistic floral composition, with a branch of flowers and leaves modeled in high relief on a pebbled background, an ornamental technique that adds depth and a striking visual effect.
The piece stands out for its sober and harmonious design, typical of 20th-century Portuguese goldsmithing, combining functionality and decorative value. The gilded interior enhances the quality of the piece and better protected the contents, so this type of box could be used for chocolates, lozenges, fine tobacco, small sweets, or small jewelry.
It bears Portuguese hallmarks, corresponding to 833 silver, confirming its origin and authenticity. Its floral aesthetics and the treatment of relief recall the naturalist taste with Art Nouveau influence, highly appreciated in decorative silver objects.
Features:
• Material: Portuguese 833 silver
• Interior: Gilded (vermeil)
• Shape: Round
• Decoration: Floral relief motif
• Origin: Portugal
• Style: Naturalist / Art Nouveau
• Era: 20th century
Measurements and weight:
• Length: 8 cm
• Width: 8 cm
• Height: 2.5 cm
• Weight: 82 g
Very good overall condition, with light signs of use consistent with age.
Elegant, decorative, and collectible piece, ideal for both use and collection of Portuguese silver.
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Elegant circular box in Portuguese silver 833, with fire-gilded interior / vermeil, made with refined decorative relief work. The lid features a beautiful naturalistic floral composition, with a branch of flowers and leaves modeled in high relief on a pebbled background, an ornamental technique that adds depth and a striking visual effect.
The piece stands out for its sober and harmonious design, typical of 20th-century Portuguese goldsmithing, combining functionality and decorative value. The gilded interior enhances the quality of the piece and better protected the contents, so this type of box could be used for chocolates, lozenges, fine tobacco, small sweets, or small jewelry.
It bears Portuguese hallmarks, corresponding to 833 silver, confirming its origin and authenticity. Its floral aesthetics and the treatment of relief recall the naturalist taste with Art Nouveau influence, highly appreciated in decorative silver objects.
Features:
• Material: Portuguese 833 silver
• Interior: Gilded (vermeil)
• Shape: Round
• Decoration: Floral relief motif
• Origin: Portugal
• Style: Naturalist / Art Nouveau
• Era: 20th century
Measurements and weight:
• Length: 8 cm
• Width: 8 cm
• Height: 2.5 cm
• Weight: 82 g
Very good overall condition, with light signs of use consistent with age.
Elegant, decorative, and collectible piece, ideal for both use and collection of Portuguese silver.
The photo is part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
82 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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