Figure - Letter tube or scroll holder - .925 silver
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Antique silver letter holder (document tube) in .925 silver from Europe, dating to circa 1930–1940, measuring 24 × 4 cm and weighing 180 g, in good condition with minor signs of aging.
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Antique Silver Letter Holder / Document Tube
Europe, early 20th century, marker 925/000, and same date marker's mark.
Elegant antique silver letter holder (document tube) featuring exquisite openwork (pierced filigree-style) decoration with scrolling floral and foliate motifs. The finely engraved end sections and richly ornamented body reflect excellent silversmithing craftsmanship.
Originally designed to protect and carry folded letters or important documents, this decorative silver tube is today a highly collectible object, appreciated by collectors of antique silver, writing accessories, and desk antiques.
Its refined design and intricate pierced decoration make it an attractive display piece as well as a fascinating historical object.
Dimension: 24x4.0cm
Weight: 180g
Condition:
Good antique condition with light signs of age and use, consistent with its age.
The decoration remains crisp and well preserved.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Antique Silver Letter Holder / Document Tube
Europe, early 20th century, marker 925/000, and same date marker's mark.
Elegant antique silver letter holder (document tube) featuring exquisite openwork (pierced filigree-style) decoration with scrolling floral and foliate motifs. The finely engraved end sections and richly ornamented body reflect excellent silversmithing craftsmanship.
Originally designed to protect and carry folded letters or important documents, this decorative silver tube is today a highly collectible object, appreciated by collectors of antique silver, writing accessories, and desk antiques.
Its refined design and intricate pierced decoration make it an attractive display piece as well as a fascinating historical object.
Dimension: 24x4.0cm
Weight: 180g
Condition:
Good antique condition with light signs of age and use, consistent with its age.
The decoration remains crisp and well preserved.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
180 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Title
Letter tube or scroll holder
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
0 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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