Pillbox - .800 silver






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Antique 19th–early 20th century powder compact in brushed 800 silver from Italy, measuring 7.6 cm by 5.6 cm with a blue enamel border, mirror inside, powder sieve and fabric clasp, and a light patina with minor wear.
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Powder box with mirror in 800 silver, enameled and engraved - 19th Century
Elegant powder box (compact) in 800 silver, of fine workmanship, probably of Italian origin or continental European.
The piece has a rectangular shape with rounded corners and a slightly curved profile. The lid is embellished with a refined blue enamel border that frames the perimeter, enriched by a delicate decoration of scrolls, acanthus leaves, and sprigs in hand-engraved and pierced silver. In the center remains a smooth oval area, ideal for a monogram or a personalized engraving (currently not engraved).
Inside, the box opens thanks to a functional hinge, revealing:
• A rectangular mirror with rounded corners, well preserved and reflecting clearly.
• A powder compartment equipped with an original metal mesh sieve and a fabric fastener.
• Complete with a powder puff in a pale blue color (typical of the era).
Excellent overall condition. The silver presents a beautiful uniform antique patina, with slight signs of wear consistent with the object's age. The enamel blue is intact and bright in most parts, with minimal signs of use visible only on very close inspection. Mirror clear and functional. Hinge solid.
This enamelled powder compact represents a beautiful example of late 19th / early 20th century feminine toilet accoutrements, highly sought after by collectors of antique silverware, vintage accessories, and period bijoux. A refined piece, functional and of great aesthetic appeal, perfect both for use and for collection.
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Powder box with mirror in 800 silver, enameled and engraved - 19th Century
Elegant powder box (compact) in 800 silver, of fine workmanship, probably of Italian origin or continental European.
The piece has a rectangular shape with rounded corners and a slightly curved profile. The lid is embellished with a refined blue enamel border that frames the perimeter, enriched by a delicate decoration of scrolls, acanthus leaves, and sprigs in hand-engraved and pierced silver. In the center remains a smooth oval area, ideal for a monogram or a personalized engraving (currently not engraved).
Inside, the box opens thanks to a functional hinge, revealing:
• A rectangular mirror with rounded corners, well preserved and reflecting clearly.
• A powder compartment equipped with an original metal mesh sieve and a fabric fastener.
• Complete with a powder puff in a pale blue color (typical of the era).
Excellent overall condition. The silver presents a beautiful uniform antique patina, with slight signs of wear consistent with the object's age. The enamel blue is intact and bright in most parts, with minimal signs of use visible only on very close inspection. Mirror clear and functional. Hinge solid.
This enamelled powder compact represents a beautiful example of late 19th / early 20th century feminine toilet accoutrements, highly sought after by collectors of antique silverware, vintage accessories, and period bijoux. A refined piece, functional and of great aesthetic appeal, perfect both for use and for collection.
Careful and traceable shipping.
