G. Axelson - Snuff box - .835 silver

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A silver snuff box in 835 silver with Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) decoration by Gustav Axelson, circa 1899, measuring 9 cm x 2.6 cm x 4.5 cm and weighing 59.1 g, stamped with three crowns, maker’s mark and year letter L6, origin France, in good condition with minor dents.

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Description: A very fine snuff box, executed with chased decorations of flower branches.

Origin: Ljungby, Sweden
Silversmith: Gustav Axelson
Year: about 1899
Hallmarks: 3 crowns, maker's mark, year letter: L6

Condition: in good condition, contains a few dings
Weight: 59.1 grams
Fineness: 835/1000
Dimensions: 9 x 2.6 x 4.5 cm
*Photos are part of the description

Auction number: A-14538

All of our items are sent by registered mail.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please check the website of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE) Comptoir de l’Or (for BE) or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
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Seller's Story

Our family business has more than 40 years of experience in jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver, precious metals, coins, and banknotes. Through our more than 150 Goudwisselkantoor offices, many fine objects are offered to us. Because we are also active in Belgium and Germany as Goudwisselkantoor, Comptoir de l'Or and Goldwechselhaus, we continuously have a new and varied range of top objects. We are a member of the following trade associations: 'The Antwerp Beurs for Diamond Trade & NVMH (Dutch Association of Coin Dealers) View our current offerings on our suppliers page!
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Description: A very fine snuff box, executed with chased decorations of flower branches.

Origin: Ljungby, Sweden
Silversmith: Gustav Axelson
Year: about 1899
Hallmarks: 3 crowns, maker's mark, year letter: L6

Condition: in good condition, contains a few dings
Weight: 59.1 grams
Fineness: 835/1000
Dimensions: 9 x 2.6 x 4.5 cm
*Photos are part of the description

Auction number: A-14538

All of our items are sent by registered mail.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please check the website of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE) Comptoir de l’Or (for BE) or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
Tell us your preference via your Catawiki account.

Seller's Story

Our family business has more than 40 years of experience in jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver, precious metals, coins, and banknotes. Through our more than 150 Goudwisselkantoor offices, many fine objects are offered to us. Because we are also active in Belgium and Germany as Goudwisselkantoor, Comptoir de l'Or and Goldwechselhaus, we continuously have a new and varied range of top objects. We are a member of the following trade associations: 'The Antwerp Beurs for Diamond Trade & NVMH (Dutch Association of Coin Dealers) View our current offerings on our suppliers page!
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Gross weight
59.1 g
Silver type
.835 silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
G. Axelson
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2.6 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1899
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Objects sold
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