Pillbox - Silver

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Five-piece lot of solid 800 silver boxes from Italy, dating to 1940–1950, with a total weight of 189 g and dimensions approximately 3 × 8 × 2 cm.

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I am selling a splendid and rare assorted collection of 5 antique small cases (pill organizer, dressing étagère box, and potpourri holder) in solid 800 silver, dating from the second half of the 20th century (70s/90s). This is not a modern commercial set, but a beautiful vintage collection that brings together the excellence of the most renowned and historic districts of Italian art silverware. All pieces are regularly hallmarked. The lot consists of 5 unique pieces:

Large Potpourri Box: Spectacular domed lid finely worked in filigree and hand-pierced to Diffuse fragrances.
Apple-shaped Little Box: Iconic collectible design complete with embossed leaf and stem. Made in Padua by the famous firm Rino Greggio (factory mark 29 PD).
Pocket Round Pill Box: Very fine line with an elegant monogram engraved on the lid. Made in Florence by the silversmith master Silvano Bianchi (mark 260 FI and official

I am selling a splendid and rare assorted collection of 5 antique small cases (pill organizer, dressing étagère box, and potpourri holder) in solid 800 silver, dating from the second half of the 20th century (70s/90s). This is not a modern commercial set, but a beautiful vintage collection that brings together the excellence of the most renowned and historic districts of Italian art silverware. All pieces are regularly hallmarked. The lot consists of 5 unique pieces:

Large Potpourri Box: Spectacular domed lid finely worked in filigree and hand-pierced to Diffuse fragrances.
Apple-shaped Little Box: Iconic collectible design complete with embossed leaf and stem. Made in Padua by the famous firm Rino Greggio (factory mark 29 PD).
Pocket Round Pill Box: Very fine line with an elegant monogram engraved on the lid. Made in Florence by the silversmith master Silvano Bianchi (mark 260 FI and official

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
189 g
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
ItalyVerified
4
Objects sold
Private

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