Centre table - Egyptian Revival style - Silverplated

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Michel Karis
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Estimate  € 200 - € 220
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€20
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€3
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€2

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Egyptian Revival style, silver-plated, from the United Kingdom, dating to 1900–1920, with dimensions 16.5 × 11 × 9.5 cm, and formerly the central box of an antique desk inkstand with Sphinx decoration and claw-foot supports, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains.

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A beautiful and rare antique box in the iconic Egyptian Revival style, dating from the late 19th century (Victorian era, ca. 1870-1890).
This unique object is originally the central box of an exclusive antique ink set (desk inkstand).
Lid: Beautifully decorated with a detailed, seated Sphinx,
Feet/Handles: The box rests on characteristic claw feet that gracefully blend into winged figures (harpies/sphinxes) on the sides.
Style: Egyptian Revival – a movement that was incredibly popular at the time after archaeological discoveries in Egypt.
The box is in a beautiful, authentic antique condition with a wonderful patina. The interior is gilded.
The box is in a beautiful, authentic antique condition.
Weight 444 grams; length 16.5 cm, height 11 cm, depth circa 9.5 cm. (silver-plated; there are no silver marks found / no silver hallmark found).
Current function: a trinket box / desk accessory / tobacco box.

A beautiful and rare antique box in the iconic Egyptian Revival style, dating from the late 19th century (Victorian era, ca. 1870-1890).
This unique object is originally the central box of an exclusive antique ink set (desk inkstand).
Lid: Beautifully decorated with a detailed, seated Sphinx,
Feet/Handles: The box rests on characteristic claw feet that gracefully blend into winged figures (harpies/sphinxes) on the sides.
Style: Egyptian Revival – a movement that was incredibly popular at the time after archaeological discoveries in Egypt.
The box is in a beautiful, authentic antique condition with a wonderful patina. The interior is gilded.
The box is in a beautiful, authentic antique condition.
Weight 444 grams; length 16.5 cm, height 11 cm, depth circa 9.5 cm. (silver-plated; there are no silver marks found / no silver hallmark found).
Current function: a trinket box / desk accessory / tobacco box.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Model
Egyptian Revival style
Material
Silverplated
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
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