Silver Mounts & Hinges - Box - Dark hardwood

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Impressive antique dark hardwood box dating to around 1900, with solid 833 silver mounts and hinges, hallmarked, dimensions 32 × 13.8 × 5.5 cm, weight 1060 g, in good condition.

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Impressive antique silver-mounted wooden box, dating to around 1900.

Crafted from dark solid hardwood and richly decorated with solid 833 silver mounts, including elaborate floral corner ornaments and a large decorative inscription across the lid.

A particularly notable detail is the pair of solid 833 silver hinges, also hallmarked, reflecting the high quality of craftsmanship. The box is further enhanced by finely carved geometric decoration and a distinctive scalloped border.

The combination of dark polished wood and substantial silver decoration gives the piece a particularly elegant and luxurious appearance.

Dimensions: 32 × 13.8 × 5.5 cm
Weight: approx. 1,060 g
Silver: 833 fineness, hallmarked
Period: around 1900

A rare and substantial collector’s piece combining fine cabinetmaking with extensive solid silver decoration.

Good antique condition with natural signs of age and use. Please see the photographs for a complete impression of the condition.

Impressive antique silver-mounted wooden box, dating to around 1900.

Crafted from dark solid hardwood and richly decorated with solid 833 silver mounts, including elaborate floral corner ornaments and a large decorative inscription across the lid.

A particularly notable detail is the pair of solid 833 silver hinges, also hallmarked, reflecting the high quality of craftsmanship. The box is further enhanced by finely carved geometric decoration and a distinctive scalloped border.

The combination of dark polished wood and substantial silver decoration gives the piece a particularly elegant and luxurious appearance.

Dimensions: 32 × 13.8 × 5.5 cm
Weight: approx. 1,060 g
Silver: 833 fineness, hallmarked
Period: around 1900

A rare and substantial collector’s piece combining fine cabinetmaking with extensive solid silver decoration.

Good antique condition with natural signs of age and use. Please see the photographs for a complete impression of the condition.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1060 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Dark hardwood
Designer/artist/maker
Silver Mounts & Hinges
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
32 cm
Width
13.8 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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Objects sold
Private

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