Box - .835 silver
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A miniature silver box with a gilded interior in the shape of a stylized pumpkin, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, with a lid relief of leaves and an ornamental bird and a vegetal relief on the body; measures 6 cm long, 3.5 cm wide, 3.5 cm high, weighs 39 g, made of .835 silver.
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Miniature silver-gilt box in the shape of a pumpkin – late 19th / early 20th century
Elegant and refined miniature box made of silver with gilded interior, crafted in a charming stylized pumpkin shape, a typology highly valued within European decorative arts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The lid features an extraordinary sculptural relief with a naturalistic composition of leaves and an ornamental bird, while the body displays a richly designed vegetal relief decoration. The interior preserves an attractive gilded finish that provides contrast and refinement.
During the Historicist and Art Nouveau periods, small decorative boxes inspired by natural elements — fruits, vegetables, flowers and animals — intended to hold small personal objects, jewelry, sweets, perfumes or powders — were especially popular.
By style and artistic execution it can be attributed to continental European production, circa 1880–1910.
Measurements:
• Length: 6 cm
• Width: 3.5 cm
• Height: 3.5 cm
• Weight: 39 g
Material: silver with gilded interior
Period: late 19th – early 20th century
Very good overall condition.
Very decorative and elegant collectible piece.
The photo is part of the description.
Miniature silver-gilt box in the shape of a pumpkin – late 19th / early 20th century
Elegant and refined miniature box made of silver with gilded interior, crafted in a charming stylized pumpkin shape, a typology highly valued within European decorative arts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The lid features an extraordinary sculptural relief with a naturalistic composition of leaves and an ornamental bird, while the body displays a richly designed vegetal relief decoration. The interior preserves an attractive gilded finish that provides contrast and refinement.
During the Historicist and Art Nouveau periods, small decorative boxes inspired by natural elements — fruits, vegetables, flowers and animals — intended to hold small personal objects, jewelry, sweets, perfumes or powders — were especially popular.
By style and artistic execution it can be attributed to continental European production, circa 1880–1910.
Measurements:
• Length: 6 cm
• Width: 3.5 cm
• Height: 3.5 cm
• Weight: 39 g
Material: silver with gilded interior
Period: late 19th – early 20th century
Very good overall condition.
Very decorative and elegant collectible piece.
The photo is part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
39 g
Silver type
.835 silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3.5 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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