Bruckmann & Söhne - Box - Butterfly - flowers - Victorian - .800 silver - Snuff or Tobacco Box

Antique German Silver Snuff or Tobacco Box – Bruckmann & Söhne – Circa 1880–1900

An elegant and beautifully decorated antique German solid silver box, attributed to the renowned silversmith Bruckmann & Söhne of Heilbronn, Germany, dating from the late 19th century.

Crafted in 800/1000 solid silver, this charming rectangular box is a fine example of German silver craftsmanship from the late Victorian and Wilhelmine period.

Silversmith – Bruckmann & Söhne

Founded in Heilbronn in 1805, Bruckmann & Söhne became one of Germany's respected manufacturers of fine silverware.
The company was particularly appreciated for its high-quality craftsmanship, elegant table silver, decorative objects and personal accessories. During the 19th century, its workshops produced silver pieces in a variety of fashionable styles, including Historicism and Art Nouveau.

Decoration and craftsmanship
The lid features an exceptionally attractive floral composition, with delicately modelled flowers, foliage and butterflies surrounding an elegant central cartouche.

The decoration combines repoussé and chased silverwork, creating a beautiful interplay of raised floral elements, finely engraved details and contrasting polished surfaces.

The central cartouche is framed by a delicate beaded border, while the background displays a subtle textured finish that enhances the depth and refinement of the decoration.

The softly rounded rectangular shape and beautifully finished edges give the box an elegant and timeless appearance.

Small silver boxes of this type were fashionable personal accessories during the 19th century.

They were traditionally used to carry snuff (finely powdered tobacco) or small quantities of tobacco and were often kept in a gentleman's pocket.
There are also two bits on the inside of the lid for holding an elastic band, and I think this was for cigarette papers. A little bit of gilding is still present

Beyond their practical purpose, finely decorated silver boxes were also regarded as fashionable luxury accessories and were frequently offered as personal gifts.

Today, this example makes a charming collector's piece or decorative addition to an antique silver collection.

The box bears German silver hallmarks, including:
Crescent moon and crown – German national silver marks
800 – Silver fineness of 800/1000
Eagle in an oval – attributed to Bruckmann & Söhne, Heilbronn
Dimensions and weight
Length: approximately 9 cm
Width: approximately 6 cm
Height: approximately 2.2 cm
Weight: approximately 65 grams

Good antique condition, with light surface scratches and traces of age and occasional use, particularly on the underside.

The floral decoration remains beautifully defined and attractive.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.

A refined example of late 19th-century German silver craftsmanship, combining delicate floral artistry, historical charm and the enduring elegance of solid silver.

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