Box - floral blackberry - hinged oval - .800 silver - Chatelaine Box 19th C.
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Antique Art Nouveau silver chatelaine box, oval hinged, 800 silver, with a floral blackberry decoration, dimensions 2 cm high by 4.5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide, weight 13 g, dating to circa 1900, with a suspension ring in good condition.
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Antique Art Nouveau silver chatelaine box / pendant – floral blackberry decoration – 800 silver – c. 1900
A charming antique Art Nouveau silver miniature box, designed to be worn suspended from a chatelaine, long guard chain or lady's belt. Crafted in 800 silver, the hinged oval box is beautifully decorated in high relief with an elegant branch of blackberry leaves and berries, a characteristic naturalistic motif of the Art Nouveau movement.
Small suspended silver boxes such as this served both decorative and practical purposes. They were commonly used to hold pills, small cosmetic items, tiny personal keepsakes, or occasionally scented materials, making them both fashionable accessories and useful personal objects.
The box retains its original suspension ring and closes securely. The interior is plain and clean, while the exterior displays an attractive hand-finished surface with rich relief decoration.
Hallmarks
Marked 800 for solid silver.
Additional maker's or assay mark present but indistinct.
Condition
Good antique condition with age-related wear, light surface scratches and a few small dents consistent with more than a century of careful use. Please study the photographs, which form part of the description.
Dimensions
Height: approx. 2 cm
Length: approx. 4.5 cm
Width: approx. 3.5 cm
Weight: approx. 13 g
A delightful and highly decorative Art Nouveau silver accessory, combining elegant craftsmanship with the flowing botanical design that defines the period. An attractive collector's piece suitable for collectors of Art Nouveau silver, chatelaines and antique ladies' accessories.
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Antique Art Nouveau silver chatelaine box / pendant – floral blackberry decoration – 800 silver – c. 1900
A charming antique Art Nouveau silver miniature box, designed to be worn suspended from a chatelaine, long guard chain or lady's belt. Crafted in 800 silver, the hinged oval box is beautifully decorated in high relief with an elegant branch of blackberry leaves and berries, a characteristic naturalistic motif of the Art Nouveau movement.
Small suspended silver boxes such as this served both decorative and practical purposes. They were commonly used to hold pills, small cosmetic items, tiny personal keepsakes, or occasionally scented materials, making them both fashionable accessories and useful personal objects.
The box retains its original suspension ring and closes securely. The interior is plain and clean, while the exterior displays an attractive hand-finished surface with rich relief decoration.
Hallmarks
Marked 800 for solid silver.
Additional maker's or assay mark present but indistinct.
Condition
Good antique condition with age-related wear, light surface scratches and a few small dents consistent with more than a century of careful use. Please study the photographs, which form part of the description.
Dimensions
Height: approx. 2 cm
Length: approx. 4.5 cm
Width: approx. 3.5 cm
Weight: approx. 13 g
A delightful and highly decorative Art Nouveau silver accessory, combining elegant craftsmanship with the flowing botanical design that defines the period. An attractive collector's piece suitable for collectors of Art Nouveau silver, chatelaines and antique ladies' accessories.
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Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Arts & Crafts
Gross weight
13 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Chatelaine Box 19th C.
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Model
floral blackberry - hinged oval
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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