Jewellery box - silver filigree

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Inés Fernández
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Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.

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Antique French silver jewellery box of the Belle Époque era (circa 1880–1910), with a pierced Rococo floral relief, four molded feet, a lidded body and a red velvet interior, measuring 6 × 5 × 5 cm and weighing 155 g, in good condition with minor patina and wear.

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Antique French-origin jewelry box in silver-plated metal – approx. 1880-1910

Elegant French-origin tabletop jewelry box, made towards the end of the 19th century or early 20th century (ca. 1880-1910) in high-quality silver-plated metal.

The piece features refined relief decoration with vegetal and floral motifs inspired by Rococo, supported on four molded feet. Its characteristic pierced lid allows viewing the original red velvet lining inside, a detail highly representative of French decorative metalwork of the Belle Époque.

The quality of casting, ornamental richness, and meticulous execution make this box a magnificent object for both collection and classical decor. Originally intended to store jewelry, small personal items or mementos, it retains all the charm and elegance typical of French production from the late 19th century.

Condition: Good overall for its age, with superficial wear to the silvering, light signs of use, and patina inherent to the passage of time. The interior lining preserves its original velvet, showing wear and small deformations compatible with its age. Please review the photographs, which form part of the description.

Dimensions

Height: 6 cm
Width: 5 cm
Depth: 5 cm

Weight

154 g

This item will be professionally packed with the utmost care using high-quality protective materials to ensure safe transport.

However, due to the fragile nature of decorative and collectible objects, the seller cannot be held responsible for any damage occurring during transport if the buyer chooses not to purchase the optional shipping insurance offered by the platform or the carrier. Insured shipping is therefore strongly recommended to ensure full protection during transit.

Antique French-origin jewelry box in silver-plated metal – approx. 1880-1910

Elegant French-origin tabletop jewelry box, made towards the end of the 19th century or early 20th century (ca. 1880-1910) in high-quality silver-plated metal.

The piece features refined relief decoration with vegetal and floral motifs inspired by Rococo, supported on four molded feet. Its characteristic pierced lid allows viewing the original red velvet lining inside, a detail highly representative of French decorative metalwork of the Belle Époque.

The quality of casting, ornamental richness, and meticulous execution make this box a magnificent object for both collection and classical decor. Originally intended to store jewelry, small personal items or mementos, it retains all the charm and elegance typical of French production from the late 19th century.

Condition: Good overall for its age, with superficial wear to the silvering, light signs of use, and patina inherent to the passage of time. The interior lining preserves its original velvet, showing wear and small deformations compatible with its age. Please review the photographs, which form part of the description.

Dimensions

Height: 6 cm
Width: 5 cm
Depth: 5 cm

Weight

154 g

This item will be professionally packed with the utmost care using high-quality protective materials to ensure safe transport.

However, due to the fragile nature of decorative and collectible objects, the seller cannot be held responsible for any damage occurring during transport if the buyer chooses not to purchase the optional shipping insurance offered by the platform or the carrier. Insured shipping is therefore strongly recommended to ensure full protection during transit.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Victorian
Gross weight
155 g
Silver type
silver filigree
Specific region of origin
Francia - Caja joyero antigua Belle Époque en metal plateado - ca. 1880-1910
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
SpainVerified
390
Objects sold
94.12%
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