Box - .800 silver

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A rare Austrian silver pill or jewellery box, dating from 1850–1900, with an inner polished finish, measuring 4 × 3 × 1 cm and weighing 65 g, with no hallmark and silver tested at 800–925.

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Very rare, 70-gram piece!! No hallmark; tested with acid and XRF—silver 800/925. Vintage pill box (or jewelry box) in 800/925 silver with an inner polish. Austrian craftsmanship. This type of object was extremely widespread from the 1850s (a colonial period) until the mid-20th century, and was often used as an elegant table accessory. Very rare and very cool.

Very rare, 70-gram piece!! No hallmark; tested with acid and XRF—silver 800/925. Vintage pill box (or jewelry box) in 800/925 silver with an inner polish. Austrian craftsmanship. This type of object was extremely widespread from the 1850s (a colonial period) until the mid-20th century, and was often used as an elegant table accessory. Very rare and very cool.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
65 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Country of origin
Austria
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
SwitzerlandVerified
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Objects sold
77.78%
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