Box - .935 silver
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Viennese silver and enamel cigar case, 935 silver with a gold-plated interior and deep black enamel, front featuring a red translucent royal crown, a linked enamel chain, and an interior acorn-shaped box holding a gilded silver mouthpiece.
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Rare Viennese gold-plated silver snuff/stationery case with royal motif – Austria, first half of the 20th century
This exquisite piece, made in 935 sterling silver with a gilded interior and deep black enamel, reflects the mastery of Viennese workshops from the early 20th century, heirs to the tradition of Central European luxury.
On the front, a royal crown enameled in translucent red stands out, a symbol of power, authority and distinction. This crown, executed with meticulous detail, is not merely decorative but a statement of status, evoking the magnificence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the splendor of European courts.
The piece embodies the refined aesthetic of Viennese Art Deco, where the sober geometric forms of the case contrast with the symbolic richness of the crown. The surface enamel in deep black lends an air of sobriety and timeless elegance, while the chain with links decorated in enamel creates a play of light and movement worthy of high jewelry.
Inside reveals a surprising detail: a pendant box in the shape of an acorn, which houses a gilded silver mundstück or smoking mouthpiece. This ingenious design confirms the object’s use as a luxury smoker’s case, intended for gentlemen or ladies of high society, accompanying aristocratic evenings, ballrooms or diplomatic receptions.
Condition
• Small, minimal enamel losses.
• Fading in the red area of the crown and traces possibly of adhesive or fused enamel.
• Overall excellent conservation, with noble patina and perfectly functioning mechanism.
Dimensions and weight
• Total weight: 161 g
• Height: 7.5 cm
• Width: 5.5 cm
• Thickness: 2 cm
Historical and artistic value
The piece is a true testament to Viennese culture of luxury and refinement, combining utility and symbolism. The crown not only decorates but transforms the case into a narrative work: a personal object that reflects the identity and rank of its owner.
The ensemble of gilded silver, deep black enamel and translucent red, together with the geometric elegance of pure lines, place this work in the context of Viennese Art Deco, an artistic current that celebrated modernity.
This has been approved and reviewed with professionals.
Photos are part of the description.
Rare Viennese gold-plated silver snuff/stationery case with royal motif – Austria, first half of the 20th century
This exquisite piece, made in 935 sterling silver with a gilded interior and deep black enamel, reflects the mastery of Viennese workshops from the early 20th century, heirs to the tradition of Central European luxury.
On the front, a royal crown enameled in translucent red stands out, a symbol of power, authority and distinction. This crown, executed with meticulous detail, is not merely decorative but a statement of status, evoking the magnificence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the splendor of European courts.
The piece embodies the refined aesthetic of Viennese Art Deco, where the sober geometric forms of the case contrast with the symbolic richness of the crown. The surface enamel in deep black lends an air of sobriety and timeless elegance, while the chain with links decorated in enamel creates a play of light and movement worthy of high jewelry.
Inside reveals a surprising detail: a pendant box in the shape of an acorn, which houses a gilded silver mundstück or smoking mouthpiece. This ingenious design confirms the object’s use as a luxury smoker’s case, intended for gentlemen or ladies of high society, accompanying aristocratic evenings, ballrooms or diplomatic receptions.
Condition
• Small, minimal enamel losses.
• Fading in the red area of the crown and traces possibly of adhesive or fused enamel.
• Overall excellent conservation, with noble patina and perfectly functioning mechanism.
Dimensions and weight
• Total weight: 161 g
• Height: 7.5 cm
• Width: 5.5 cm
• Thickness: 2 cm
Historical and artistic value
The piece is a true testament to Viennese culture of luxury and refinement, combining utility and symbolism. The crown not only decorates but transforms the case into a narrative work: a personal object that reflects the identity and rank of its owner.
The ensemble of gilded silver, deep black enamel and translucent red, together with the geometric elegance of pure lines, place this work in the context of Viennese Art Deco, an artistic current that celebrated modernity.
This has been approved and reviewed with professionals.
Photos are part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
161 g
Silver type
.935 silver
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Austria
Material
Enamel, Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7.5 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1900
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