Figure - “Phosphoros” - .833 silver

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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An antique silver and crystal match holder from Portugal, in good condition, dating to 1850–1900, made of .833 silver, with a crystal body 7.5 × 5.5 cm and a height of 2.5 cm, and a silver lid engraved with “Phosphoros.”

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Antique Silver and Crystal Match Holder (“Phosphoros”)

Elegant and unusual antique match holder combining silver and crystal, a refined example of late 19th or early 20th-century domestic silverware. The rectangular crystal body is fitted with a silver lid engraved with the word “Phosphoros”, the historic term used in Portugal and other European countries for matches.

Designed both for practical use and decorative display, this charming box would have been kept on a desk, smoking table, or mantelpiece, providing easy access to matches while adding a touch of sophistication to the interior.

The clear crystal body contrasts beautifully with the understated elegance of the silver lid, while the engraved inscription gives the piece a distinctive period character and authentic historical appeal.

Dimension: 7.5x5.5cm
Height: 2.5cm

Seller's Story

We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day. We are passionate on our business. And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.

Antique Silver and Crystal Match Holder (“Phosphoros”)

Elegant and unusual antique match holder combining silver and crystal, a refined example of late 19th or early 20th-century domestic silverware. The rectangular crystal body is fitted with a silver lid engraved with the word “Phosphoros”, the historic term used in Portugal and other European countries for matches.

Designed both for practical use and decorative display, this charming box would have been kept on a desk, smoking table, or mantelpiece, providing easy access to matches while adding a touch of sophistication to the interior.

The clear crystal body contrasts beautifully with the understated elegance of the silver lid, while the engraved inscription gives the piece a distinctive period character and authentic historical appeal.

Dimension: 7.5x5.5cm
Height: 2.5cm

Seller's Story

We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day. We are passionate on our business. And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title
“Phosphoros”
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2.5 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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