Box - .915 silver - Silver box
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Rectangular Spanish silver box attributed to Francisco Vera (Madrid), dating ca. 1930–1940, in .915 silver with a gold-plated interior, dimensions 5.5 × 4 × 1.5 cm and about 46 g, featuring a figurative relief and a traditional decorative border, with original hinges and age patina in good used condition.
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Spanish silver box/case – Francisco Vera (Madrid), ca. 1930–1940
Elegant rectangular box made of Spanish silver, attributed to the renowned Madrid master Francisco Vera, active during the 1930s and 1940s. The piece features refined relief work with a figurative scene of a folk character, richly detailed, framed by a decorative border inspired by traditional motifs.
The interior is completely gilded, preserving visible traces of the original fire-gilding, which provided protection to the silver and a notable aesthetic contrast. The piece shows careful craftsmanship and a high level of detail, characteristic of Madrid goldsmithing of the period.
The box retains its original hinges and shows a patina consistent with its age, without affecting the readability of the relief or its artistic value. A very attractive piece for both collectors of Spanish silver and enthusiasts of 20th-century figurative metalwork.
Technical data
• Author: Francisco Vera (Madrid)
• Dating: ca. 1930–1940
• Material: silver with gold interior
• Weight: 46 g
Dimensions
• Length: 5.5 cm
Width: 4 cm
• Height: 1.5 cm
Good condition, with wear consistent with use and the passage of time.
The photo is part of the description.
Spanish silver box/case – Francisco Vera (Madrid), ca. 1930–1940
Elegant rectangular box made of Spanish silver, attributed to the renowned Madrid master Francisco Vera, active during the 1930s and 1940s. The piece features refined relief work with a figurative scene of a folk character, richly detailed, framed by a decorative border inspired by traditional motifs.
The interior is completely gilded, preserving visible traces of the original fire-gilding, which provided protection to the silver and a notable aesthetic contrast. The piece shows careful craftsmanship and a high level of detail, characteristic of Madrid goldsmithing of the period.
The box retains its original hinges and shows a patina consistent with its age, without affecting the readability of the relief or its artistic value. A very attractive piece for both collectors of Spanish silver and enthusiasts of 20th-century figurative metalwork.
Technical data
• Author: Francisco Vera (Madrid)
• Dating: ca. 1930–1940
• Material: silver with gold interior
• Weight: 46 g
Dimensions
• Length: 5.5 cm
Width: 4 cm
• Height: 1.5 cm
Good condition, with wear consistent with use and the passage of time.
The photo is part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
47 g
Silver type
.915 silver
Title additional information
Silver box
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1.5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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