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An antique 19th‑century silver presentation or snuff box from Hanau, Europe, circa 1890, with heavy repoussé and engraved decoration, a radiating sunburst lid, gilded interior, and dimensions 7.1 × 5.1 × 3 cm, weighing 116 g in excellent condition.
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An exceptional late 19th-century silver presentation or snuff box, meticulously crafted by an elite workshop in Hanau, Germany (circa 1890).
This substantial tabletop box is executed in the elegant Neo-Classical / Louis XVI Revival style, boasting heavy repoussé, chased, and engraved decoration throughout.
The hinged oval lid features a striking radiating sunburst (rayons de soleil) pattern, centering a finely detailed, rope-bordered medallion.
The central allegory depicts a romanticized scene of a nesting bird amidst a trophy of crossed quivers and torches. The gently fluted sides of the box are heavily decorated with classical laurel swags, foliage, and ribbon motifs.Indicative of superior Hanau craftsmanship, the underside of the base is fully adorned with elaborate hand-engraved scrollwork and historical engine-turned patterns.
The rim bears crisp, struck hallmarks, including a crowned fleur-de-lis and stylized crest, meticulously chosen by the silversmith to evoke the prestige of historic 18th-century French royal court silver.Opening the flush, tightly fitting lid reveals a beautifully preserved, rich gold-washed (gilded/vermeil) interior, designed historically to protect the silver from chemical reaction with tobacco, pastilles, or snuff.
An exceptional late 19th-century silver presentation or snuff box, meticulously crafted by an elite workshop in Hanau, Germany (circa 1890).
This substantial tabletop box is executed in the elegant Neo-Classical / Louis XVI Revival style, boasting heavy repoussé, chased, and engraved decoration throughout.
The hinged oval lid features a striking radiating sunburst (rayons de soleil) pattern, centering a finely detailed, rope-bordered medallion.
The central allegory depicts a romanticized scene of a nesting bird amidst a trophy of crossed quivers and torches. The gently fluted sides of the box are heavily decorated with classical laurel swags, foliage, and ribbon motifs.Indicative of superior Hanau craftsmanship, the underside of the base is fully adorned with elaborate hand-engraved scrollwork and historical engine-turned patterns.
The rim bears crisp, struck hallmarks, including a crowned fleur-de-lis and stylized crest, meticulously chosen by the silversmith to evoke the prestige of historic 18th-century French royal court silver.Opening the flush, tightly fitting lid reveals a beautifully preserved, rich gold-washed (gilded/vermeil) interior, designed historically to protect the silver from chemical reaction with tobacco, pastilles, or snuff.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
116 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
3 cm
Width
7.1 cm
Depth
5.1 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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