Figure - Caja en plata - .915 silver
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Silver miniature box in 915 silver with a gold interior, by Francisco Vera (Madrid, Spain), circa 1930–1940, depicting a Spanish costumbrista relief scene of rural figures and architecture; measures 6.5 cm long, 5 cm wide, 1.8 cm high and weighs 70 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
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Francisco Vera – 915 silver miniature box – Madrid – Spanish costumbrista scene – interior gold-plated
Magnificent miniature box made in 915 silver by the renowned Madrid silversmith Francisco Vera, an author especially valued for his refined sculptures and small silver works of great artistic quality.
The lid features an elaborate high-relief scene inspired by Spanish costumbrismo, showing rural figures —men and women— gathered in a traditional setting with popular architecture, evoking romantic scenes of historical Spain. The work stands out for the depth of the relief and the extraordinary level of detail in the composition.
The interior is fire-gilded, creating an elegant contrast with the exterior in silver and providing a luxurious finish characteristic of high-quality pieces.
The piece retains the visible punches corresponding to the author Francisco Vera and the Spanish 915 silver mark.
Origin: Madrid, Spain
Author: Francisco Vera
Material: 915 silver with interior gold-plated
Decoration: Spanish costumbrista scene in relief
Period: 20th century
Weight: 70 g
Measurements:
Length: 6.5 cm
Width: 5 cm
Height: 1.8 cm
Very good overall condition.
The photo is part of the description.
Francisco Vera – 915 silver miniature box – Madrid – Spanish costumbrista scene – interior gold-plated
Magnificent miniature box made in 915 silver by the renowned Madrid silversmith Francisco Vera, an author especially valued for his refined sculptures and small silver works of great artistic quality.
The lid features an elaborate high-relief scene inspired by Spanish costumbrismo, showing rural figures —men and women— gathered in a traditional setting with popular architecture, evoking romantic scenes of historical Spain. The work stands out for the depth of the relief and the extraordinary level of detail in the composition.
The interior is fire-gilded, creating an elegant contrast with the exterior in silver and providing a luxurious finish characteristic of high-quality pieces.
The piece retains the visible punches corresponding to the author Francisco Vera and the Spanish 915 silver mark.
Origin: Madrid, Spain
Author: Francisco Vera
Material: 915 silver with interior gold-plated
Decoration: Spanish costumbrista scene in relief
Period: 20th century
Weight: 70 g
Measurements:
Length: 6.5 cm
Width: 5 cm
Height: 1.8 cm
Very good overall condition.
The photo is part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
70 g
Silver type
.915 silver
Number of objects
1
Title
Caja en plata
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
1.8 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Architecture
Estimated period
1930-1940
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