Box - .826 silver - Cerastoderma edule

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Jeroen Zoetmulder
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Silver object in Art Nouveau style, depicting a common cockle shell (Cerastoderma edule) repurposed as an alcohol-tasting piece, with roses around the edge, Argent 826, dated to 1900–1910, height 29 mm, width 40 mm, depth 40 mm, weight 8.87 g, of European origin and in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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Beautiful silversmithing work depicting a common cockle shell (Cerastoderma edule) in silver, repurposed as a liquor-tasting piece, entirely in the Art Nouveau style with roses along the rim.
On the reverse: hallmark 825 and an un deciphered goldsmith’s mark
Weight: 8.87 g
Height: 2.9 cm
Diameter: 4 cm

Beautiful silversmithing work depicting a common cockle shell (Cerastoderma edule) in silver, repurposed as a liquor-tasting piece, entirely in the Art Nouveau style with roses along the rim.
On the reverse: hallmark 825 and an un deciphered goldsmith’s mark
Weight: 8.87 g
Height: 2.9 cm
Diameter: 4 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
8.87 g
Silver type
.826 silver
Title additional information
Cerastoderma edule
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
29 mm
Width
40 mm
Depth
40 mm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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Objects sold
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