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Solid Portuguese silver box, 925/1000, weighing 23 g, dimensions 4.5 × 4.5 × 1 cm, with a hinged lid, Origin Portugal, dating to the mid 20th century, in good used condition.
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Portuguese 925 sterling silver box / pillbox – Portugal, 20th century
Elegant solid silver box of Portuguese origin, hallmarked with official Portuguese marks, corresponding to sterling silver 925/1000. The visible Portuguese hallmarks unequivocally confirm the authenticity of the material and its provenance.
The piece features a circular shape with a hinged lid, a sober and functional design, characteristic of 20th-century Portuguese silverware. The interior is completely smooth, while the exterior shows a polished finish, preserving the natural patina of the silver.
This type of box was traditionally used as pill boxes, snuff boxes, or small personal items, and today is highly valued by Iberian silver collectors, especially when it retains a clearly identifiable Portuguese assay mark.
Features
• Material: solid silver
• Purity: 925/1000
• Contrasts: Official Portuguese silver stamps
• Origin: Portugal
• Weight: 23 grams
Dimensions
• Length: 4.5 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
• Height: 11 cm
• Closure system: Hinged lid
• Era: 20th century
• Condition: Good overall condition, with slight signs of wear consistent with age
An ideal piece for both collection and decorative use, notable for the quality of Portuguese silver and the presence of official hallmarking, a key element for its historical and commercial value.
The photo is part of the description.
Portuguese 925 sterling silver box / pillbox – Portugal, 20th century
Elegant solid silver box of Portuguese origin, hallmarked with official Portuguese marks, corresponding to sterling silver 925/1000. The visible Portuguese hallmarks unequivocally confirm the authenticity of the material and its provenance.
The piece features a circular shape with a hinged lid, a sober and functional design, characteristic of 20th-century Portuguese silverware. The interior is completely smooth, while the exterior shows a polished finish, preserving the natural patina of the silver.
This type of box was traditionally used as pill boxes, snuff boxes, or small personal items, and today is highly valued by Iberian silver collectors, especially when it retains a clearly identifiable Portuguese assay mark.
Features
• Material: solid silver
• Purity: 925/1000
• Contrasts: Official Portuguese silver stamps
• Origin: Portugal
• Weight: 23 grams
Dimensions
• Length: 4.5 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
• Height: 11 cm
• Closure system: Hinged lid
• Era: 20th century
• Condition: Good overall condition, with slight signs of wear consistent with age
An ideal piece for both collection and decorative use, notable for the quality of Portuguese silver and the presence of official hallmarking, a key element for its historical and commercial value.
The photo is part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
23 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Title additional information
silver box
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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