The Silver Surfer - Silber Tabatière - Silber Tabatière
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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1800s JHD. Snuff Box / Tabatière (S18chnupftabakdose) – Vermeil (silver-gilt) – Museum quality
Object Description
Exceptionally rare and splendid antique snuff box (tabatière) (Italy, late-18th century). The object is made of solid silver and throughout enhanced with a fine, warm-gilded original vermeil. A true display-piece that immediately catches the eye with its radiant presence and historical allure.
The top of the hinged lid captivates with an elaborate, highly precise relief: the center features an oval-inlaid cartouche with the finest wickerwork Guilloché, framed by gracefully executed Classical Rocaille motifs, foliate tendrils, and a surrounding meander border. The side walls are also adorned with detailed geometric friezes.
On the inner edge of the can-walling are three exceptionally well-preserved historical hallmarks (Poinçons de Charge / Décharge) that attest to the origin and fineness of French antique silver-smithing from the Ancien Régime.
An extremely finely crafted collectible piece of museum quality, in fantastic condition after more than 220 years. The hinged lid closes exactly and flushly – an absolute highlight for any refined antique collection.
Details & Specifications
• Item: Snuff box / Tabatière (display-piece)
• Epoch / Style: 18th century
• Origin: Italy
• Material: Silver, gilt (Vermeil)
• Dimensions: 7.7 cm (length) x 4.5 cm (depth) x 2.0 cm (height)
• Weight: 90.0 g (exceptionally solid)
• Hallmarks: 3 French silver/gauge hallmarks on the inner edge
• Condition: Excellent antique original condition with age- and patina-traces appropriate to its age. No dents, hinge closes perfectly.
• Such an absolute collectible
• DREAM PIECE.
1800s JHD. Snuff Box / Tabatière (S18chnupftabakdose) – Vermeil (silver-gilt) – Museum quality
Object Description
Exceptionally rare and splendid antique snuff box (tabatière) (Italy, late-18th century). The object is made of solid silver and throughout enhanced with a fine, warm-gilded original vermeil. A true display-piece that immediately catches the eye with its radiant presence and historical allure.
The top of the hinged lid captivates with an elaborate, highly precise relief: the center features an oval-inlaid cartouche with the finest wickerwork Guilloché, framed by gracefully executed Classical Rocaille motifs, foliate tendrils, and a surrounding meander border. The side walls are also adorned with detailed geometric friezes.
On the inner edge of the can-walling are three exceptionally well-preserved historical hallmarks (Poinçons de Charge / Décharge) that attest to the origin and fineness of French antique silver-smithing from the Ancien Régime.
An extremely finely crafted collectible piece of museum quality, in fantastic condition after more than 220 years. The hinged lid closes exactly and flushly – an absolute highlight for any refined antique collection.
Details & Specifications
• Item: Snuff box / Tabatière (display-piece)
• Epoch / Style: 18th century
• Origin: Italy
• Material: Silver, gilt (Vermeil)
• Dimensions: 7.7 cm (length) x 4.5 cm (depth) x 2.0 cm (height)
• Weight: 90.0 g (exceptionally solid)
• Hallmarks: 3 French silver/gauge hallmarks on the inner edge
• Condition: Excellent antique original condition with age- and patina-traces appropriate to its age. No dents, hinge closes perfectly.
• Such an absolute collectible
• DREAM PIECE.
Details
Movie/TV series
The Silver Surfer
Country of origin
France
Cast/production
Silber Tabatière
Number of objects
1
Brand
Silber Tabatière
Condition
Very good
Dimensions
2×7.7×4.5 mm
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