Box - .833 silver - Toothpick Box

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Inés Fernández
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A Portuguese silver toothpick box in 0.833 silver, dating ca. 1850–1900, hallmarked 1887–1937, 8 × 6.5 × 2 cm, 92.73 g, with an engraved geometric border and a lid cartouche reading “Palitos.”

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Portuguese Silver Toothpick Box – Hallmarked (1887–1937) – Engraved “Palitos”.
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.

A fine Portuguese silver toothpick box, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, bearing official hallmarks used between 1887 and 1937.

The rectangular box features a clean and elegant design, with a finely engraved geometric border. The lid is decorated with an oval cartouche engraved with the word “Palitos” (Portuguese for toothpicks), adding both charm and authenticity to the piece.

The interior is plain and functional, while the hinged lid closes היט smoothly, reflecting solid craftsmanship typical of Portuguese silverwork of the period.

Material: silver
Dimension: 8x6.5x2.0cm

Weight: 92.73g

Good condition

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Seller's Story

We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day. We are passionate on our business. And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.

Portuguese Silver Toothpick Box – Hallmarked (1887–1937) – Engraved “Palitos”.
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.

A fine Portuguese silver toothpick box, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, bearing official hallmarks used between 1887 and 1937.

The rectangular box features a clean and elegant design, with a finely engraved geometric border. The lid is decorated with an oval cartouche engraved with the word “Palitos” (Portuguese for toothpicks), adding both charm and authenticity to the piece.

The interior is plain and functional, while the hinged lid closes היט smoothly, reflecting solid craftsmanship typical of Portuguese silverwork of the period.

Material: silver
Dimension: 8x6.5x2.0cm

Weight: 92.73g

Good condition

Sent via UPS with tracking number



Seller's Story

We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day. We are passionate on our business. And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
92.73 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title additional information
Toothpick Box
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
PortugalVerified
5573
Objects sold
96.26%
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