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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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Vintage Silver Keepsake Box with “AR” Monogram – Greek Baptism Favor Style – Collectible Memorabilia

A refined vintage silver keepsake box featuring a polished finish and an elegant interlocking “AR” monogram engraved on the lid. The box has a smooth, minimalist design with a hinged opening, making it ideal for storing small keepsakes, jewelry, or baptismal tokens.

This type of monogrammed silver box is traditionally associated with Greek baptism favors and high‑society gifting customs of the mid‑20th century. According to family tradition, pieces of this style were offered as baptism favors within prominent Greek families, including the Onassis circle, although no formal documentation accompanies this item.

Features
Vintage silver keepsake box

Polished finish with natural age patina

Engraved AR monogram

Rectangular shape with hinged lid

Ideal for baptism favors, keepsakes, or memorabilia collections

Dimensions
4.5 × 3.5 × 1.5 cm

Vintage Silver Keepsake Box with “AR” Monogram – Greek Baptism Favor Style – Collectible Memorabilia

A refined vintage silver keepsake box featuring a polished finish and an elegant interlocking “AR” monogram engraved on the lid. The box has a smooth, minimalist design with a hinged opening, making it ideal for storing small keepsakes, jewelry, or baptismal tokens.

This type of monogrammed silver box is traditionally associated with Greek baptism favors and high‑society gifting customs of the mid‑20th century. According to family tradition, pieces of this style were offered as baptism favors within prominent Greek families, including the Onassis circle, although no formal documentation accompanies this item.

Features
Vintage silver keepsake box

Polished finish with natural age patina

Engraved AR monogram

Rectangular shape with hinged lid

Ideal for baptism favors, keepsakes, or memorabilia collections

Dimensions
4.5 × 3.5 × 1.5 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
34 g
Title additional information
Vintage Silver Box
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Greece
Manufacturer/brand
vourakis
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
vourakis
Style
Vintage
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
1.5 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
GreeceVerified
26
Objects sold
75%
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