Box - oval cartouche Snuff Box - collector’s - handmade - guilloché - .950 silver - Early French
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French solid silver snuff box of 950/1000 silver dating from the mid 19th century (circa 1850–1880), decorated with guilloché engine turning, an oval cartouche lid, dimensions 8.5 cm × 4 cm × 2.5 cm and weighing 62 g, in good antique condition with small signs of ageing.
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French Solid Silver Snuff Box – Minerva 1st Standard – 19th Century
Elegant French 19th-century solid silver snuff box, crafted in 950/1000 silver and bearing the Minerva head hallmark (1st standard), guaranteeing high silver purity.
The maker’s mark is struck within a lozenge, as required by French regulations, though partially worn due to age and long use. An additional letter “F” mark is present, most likely an internal workshop or finishing mark, commonly found on French silver boxes of this period.
The box is decorated with a refined engine-turned (guilloché) pattern, creating a subtle play of light across the surface. The lid features an oval cartouche, traditionally intended for a monogram and left blank.
Originally used as a snuff box, this elegant object can also serve as a pill box, small keepsake box, or collector’s cabinet piece.
Origin: France
Period: mid 19th century (circa 1850–1880)
Material: solid silver 950/1000
Hallmarks: Minerva head (1st standard), maker’s mark in lozenge, additional “F” mar
Antique condition with visible signs of age and use, including small dents and surface wear, consistent with an authentic and well-used 19th-century snuff box. The hinge is intact and the lid closes properly.
A charming and genuine French silver object, rich in character and history.
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French Solid Silver Snuff Box – Minerva 1st Standard – 19th Century
Elegant French 19th-century solid silver snuff box, crafted in 950/1000 silver and bearing the Minerva head hallmark (1st standard), guaranteeing high silver purity.
The maker’s mark is struck within a lozenge, as required by French regulations, though partially worn due to age and long use. An additional letter “F” mark is present, most likely an internal workshop or finishing mark, commonly found on French silver boxes of this period.
The box is decorated with a refined engine-turned (guilloché) pattern, creating a subtle play of light across the surface. The lid features an oval cartouche, traditionally intended for a monogram and left blank.
Originally used as a snuff box, this elegant object can also serve as a pill box, small keepsake box, or collector’s cabinet piece.
Origin: France
Period: mid 19th century (circa 1850–1880)
Material: solid silver 950/1000
Hallmarks: Minerva head (1st standard), maker’s mark in lozenge, additional “F” mar
Antique condition with visible signs of age and use, including small dents and surface wear, consistent with an authentic and well-used 19th-century snuff box. The hinge is intact and the lid closes properly.
A charming and genuine French silver object, rich in character and history.
Shipping Catawiki smart services.
Insured and well packed.
#exclusiveselection
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