W. Luther - Box - Silver

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Antique silver etrog or sugar box by Warsaw silversmith W. Luther (1875), in 84-standard silver with a neoclassical oval form, floral relief ornament, four plant-branch legs, and a locking mechanism without a key, fully hallmarked with the Russian Warsaw assay mark, maker, and city mark, in good condition with light wear and patina; dimensions approx. 15 × 13 × 12 cm and weight 442 g.

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An antique silver etrog or sugar box crafted by the Jewish silversmith W. Luther of Warsaw, dated 1875, made from 84-standard silver. The piece features a neoclassical oval rounded design with floral relief ornamentation and rests on four legs shaped like plant branches, complete with a locking mechanism though missing its key. Fully hallmarked on the base with the Russian Warsaw assay mark, maker's mark, and city mark. The box is in good overall condition, showing light wear, age-related patina, and expected signs of use consistent with its age.

An antique silver etrog or sugar box crafted by the Jewish silversmith W. Luther of Warsaw, dated 1875, made from 84-standard silver. The piece features a neoclassical oval rounded design with floral relief ornamentation and rests on four legs shaped like plant branches, complete with a locking mechanism though missing its key. Fully hallmarked on the base with the Russian Warsaw assay mark, maker's mark, and city mark. The box is in good overall condition, showing light wear, age-related patina, and expected signs of use consistent with its age.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
442 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Poland
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
W. Luther
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
15 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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