Máster piece 925 - Pillbox - .925 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.

Estimate  € 170 - € 210
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Description from the seller

It is a miniature cylindrical box or portable jewelry casket with a detachable lid. It is made of sterling silver and richly decorated with polychrome enameling techniques, featuring a design inspired by geometric and floral motifs reminiscent of Gothic stained glass or Art Nouveau design.

Technical Details and Materials
Material base: Sterling silver, guaranteed by the '925' stamp engraved on the base.
Manufacturer's mark: It bears an oval mark on the base with the inscription "MASTERPIECE" just above the purity number of the silver.
Dimensions: It is a miniature piece. According to the image with the ruler, it has a diameter of 2.1 centimeters.

Decoration technique: Cloisonné or champlevé enamel on the exterior, where silver wires or divisions separate the different color sections.
Design and Aesthetics
The Cap: The top surface features a radial design in the shape of a central cobalt blue cross, flanked by stylized floral motifs (resembling fleur-de-lis or petals) in mauve/old pink tones, all on a textured emerald green vibrant background. The outer edge is finished with a circular blue band.
The Body (Sides): Both the lid and the base repeat a continuous geometric pattern of diamonds in blue and mauve set against a bright green background.
The Interior: Both parts (lid and container) are fully lined on the inside with a smooth enamel of bright apple-green color, which protects the metal from internal oxidation.

Condition
The piece shows a natural aging patina on the exposed silver parts (edges and base), with the characteristic darkening (tiorrubina) that highlights its age and authenticity. The enamel appears bright and in excellent condition.

It is a miniature cylindrical box or portable jewelry casket with a detachable lid. It is made of sterling silver and richly decorated with polychrome enameling techniques, featuring a design inspired by geometric and floral motifs reminiscent of Gothic stained glass or Art Nouveau design.

Technical Details and Materials
Material base: Sterling silver, guaranteed by the '925' stamp engraved on the base.
Manufacturer's mark: It bears an oval mark on the base with the inscription "MASTERPIECE" just above the purity number of the silver.
Dimensions: It is a miniature piece. According to the image with the ruler, it has a diameter of 2.1 centimeters.

Decoration technique: Cloisonné or champlevé enamel on the exterior, where silver wires or divisions separate the different color sections.
Design and Aesthetics
The Cap: The top surface features a radial design in the shape of a central cobalt blue cross, flanked by stylized floral motifs (resembling fleur-de-lis or petals) in mauve/old pink tones, all on a textured emerald green vibrant background. The outer edge is finished with a circular blue band.
The Body (Sides): Both the lid and the base repeat a continuous geometric pattern of diamonds in blue and mauve set against a bright green background.
The Interior: Both parts (lid and container) are fully lined on the inside with a smooth enamel of bright apple-green color, which protects the metal from internal oxidation.

Condition
The piece shows a natural aging patina on the exposed silver parts (edges and base), with the characteristic darkening (tiorrubina) that highlights its age and authenticity. The enamel appears bright and in excellent condition.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
12.06 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Máster piece 925
Material
Silver
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
1.8 cm
Width
2.1 cm
Depth
2.1 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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