Box - .925 silver
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Oval silver box in .925 sterling silver from Portugal, with a hinged lid, measuring 4.5 × 2.5 × 1 cm and weighing 13 g, decorated with a Baroque-inspired floral relief and black niellé, in good used condition with minor wear.
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Elegant oval box made of sterling silver 925, manufactured in Portugal, decorated with an elaborate Baroque-inspired floral motif.
The lid features rich ornamentation of volutes, acanthus leaves and stylized botanical motifs, rendered in relief and enhanced by the niello technique, which creates an attractive contrast between the silver’s shine and the black background. The ornamental design continues on the inside of the lid, where a delicate floral relief decoration appears.
The box has a hinged lid with a side hinge and an interior compartment that allows storing small personal objects, jewelry, mementos, or pills. A piece of Portuguese goldsmithing distinguished by its refined decoration, compact proportions, and the elegance of the contrast between silver and black.
Characteristics:
Origin: Portugal.
Material: 925 sterling silver.
Decorative technique: Floral relief and niello (black decoration).
Weight: 13 grams.
Length: 4.5 cm.
Width: 2.5 cm.
Height: 1 cm.
Shape: Oval.
Closure: Hinged lid.
Condition: Good overall condition, with small signs of use and light scratches typical of use. Retains its original decoration and structure.
Shows silvering contrasts on the base, visible in the photographs."}
Elegant oval box made of sterling silver 925, manufactured in Portugal, decorated with an elaborate Baroque-inspired floral motif.
The lid features rich ornamentation of volutes, acanthus leaves and stylized botanical motifs, rendered in relief and enhanced by the niello technique, which creates an attractive contrast between the silver’s shine and the black background. The ornamental design continues on the inside of the lid, where a delicate floral relief decoration appears.
The box has a hinged lid with a side hinge and an interior compartment that allows storing small personal objects, jewelry, mementos, or pills. A piece of Portuguese goldsmithing distinguished by its refined decoration, compact proportions, and the elegance of the contrast between silver and black.
Characteristics:
Origin: Portugal.
Material: 925 sterling silver.
Decorative technique: Floral relief and niello (black decoration).
Weight: 13 grams.
Length: 4.5 cm.
Width: 2.5 cm.
Height: 1 cm.
Shape: Oval.
Closure: Hinged lid.
Condition: Good overall condition, with small signs of use and light scratches typical of use. Retains its original decoration and structure.
Shows silvering contrasts on the base, visible in the photographs."}
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
13 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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