Vesta case - .800 silver - 2 punches Tête Sanglier
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Small French silver pocket match case from the late 19th to early 20th century, in 800/1000 silver, bearing two Tête de Sanglier marks, about 4.6 × 3.2 cm and 16 g, with a fully functional original spring mechanism and Art Nouveau floral relief.
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Description from the seller
Beautiful vest case / pocket match safe in French silver, dating from the late 19th century / early 20th century.
A small piece, with an elegant floral and vegetal relief decoration, characteristic of the Art Nouveau aesthetic.
The match case presents two boar head stamps (Tête de Sanglier), a French hallmark used on small silver objects. These marks indicate French silver with a minimum fineness of 800/1000.
The piece retains its original spring mechanism in perfect working order. Opens and closes correctly, maintaining a firm closure and producing the characteristic “clap” when closing.
Features:
Material: French silver
Finest: 800/1000 (minimum indicated by the Tête de Sanglier marks)
Period: late 19th / early 20th century
Marks: 2 × Tête de Sanglier
Dimensions: approximately 4.6 × 3.2 cm
Weight: approximately 16 g
In very good overall condition for its age, with the natural patina of silver and minor signs of use compatible with an antique piece. The repoussé decoration remains well defined and the mechanism remains fully functional.
A small and elegant piece of French Art Nouveau metalwork, interesting both for its decoration and for its hallmarks and its original mechanism.
The photographs form an integral part of the description.
Beautiful vest case / pocket match safe in French silver, dating from the late 19th century / early 20th century.
A small piece, with an elegant floral and vegetal relief decoration, characteristic of the Art Nouveau aesthetic.
The match case presents two boar head stamps (Tête de Sanglier), a French hallmark used on small silver objects. These marks indicate French silver with a minimum fineness of 800/1000.
The piece retains its original spring mechanism in perfect working order. Opens and closes correctly, maintaining a firm closure and producing the characteristic “clap” when closing.
Features:
Material: French silver
Finest: 800/1000 (minimum indicated by the Tête de Sanglier marks)
Period: late 19th / early 20th century
Marks: 2 × Tête de Sanglier
Dimensions: approximately 4.6 × 3.2 cm
Weight: approximately 16 g
In very good overall condition for its age, with the natural patina of silver and minor signs of use compatible with an antique piece. The repoussé decoration remains well defined and the mechanism remains fully functional.
A small and elegant piece of French Art Nouveau metalwork, interesting both for its decoration and for its hallmarks and its original mechanism.
The photographs form an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
16 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
2 punches Tête Sanglier
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
0.8 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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