Sugar pot - Tin - Floral relief decoration

Historical Art Nouveau / Historicism tin lid box – Floral relief decoration

Decorative, round tin lid box (jewelry box / bonbonniere) in tin from the historicizing Art Nouveau style. The item stands on four curved feet with Rocaille and foliage elements and features two side, three-dimensionally formed handles. Both the walls and the domed lid are decorated with a surrounding, hammered/produced relief decoration of generous blossoms (chrysanthemums or asters) and foliage. It is crowned by an elegantly pierced lid knob. A charming collectible for lovers of classic tin objects.
Manufacturer:
Origin: Germany, or France (Central Europe).
Year/Period: ca. 1890–1910 (late Historicism / early Art Nouveau).
Style: Art Nouveau with historicizing elements (Neo-Rococo influences on feet and handles).
Technique: Casting (tin alloy casting) with subsequent surface finishing (relief).
Material: Tin (tin alloy / possibly Britannia metal with dark patina).

Dimensions & Weight
Height (with lid knob): 10.4 cm
Width: 17.9 cm
Depth: 16.7 cm
Lid diameter: 12.7 cm
Weight: 532 g

Condition
Condition: Good (used with age-related signs)
The object is in solid, authentic original condition.
It shows a beautiful dark patina. On the inside and underside there are small, age-related spots, minor oxidation traces and minimal abrasions consistent with an age of over 100 years.
No major dents, cracks or breaks evident; the lid closes properly.

Shipping:
The box will be securely packed and shipped insured.