Box - .800 silver - Rapé box

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Antique oval ornamental silver box in 800 silver from the Netherlands, dating to 1850–1900, 2 cm high, 6 cm wide, 1.5 cm deep, 28 g, interiors vermeil gold, with beaded and segmented oval relief motifs, in excellent condition with minimal signs of aging.

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Old ornamental oval box in 800 silver with gold plating (19th/20th century)
Small and elegant oval box, ideal for snuff or pills, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century.
• Material: Prata 800 (European standard).
Decoration: The lid and sides feature beautiful ornamental work in relief with motifs of dotted spheres (beading) and segmented oval shapes.
Golden Interior: The inside of the case features a gold bath (vermeil), a technique used to protect the silver and preserve the content.
• Stamps: Marked with the purity stamp '800', indicating the silver content, and a master mark, suggesting a origin from Continental Europe.
• Dimensions: 2 cm in height, 6/4 cm in diameter.
Weight: 28 grams.
Condition: Excellent state of preservation, with original patina and minor signs of aging consistent with the item's age.

Shipping costs are customs fees borne by the buyer, via registered mail.

Old ornamental oval box in 800 silver with gold plating (19th/20th century)
Small and elegant oval box, ideal for snuff or pills, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century.
• Material: Prata 800 (European standard).
Decoration: The lid and sides feature beautiful ornamental work in relief with motifs of dotted spheres (beading) and segmented oval shapes.
Golden Interior: The inside of the case features a gold bath (vermeil), a technique used to protect the silver and preserve the content.
• Stamps: Marked with the purity stamp '800', indicating the silver content, and a master mark, suggesting a origin from Continental Europe.
• Dimensions: 2 cm in height, 6/4 cm in diameter.
Weight: 28 grams.
Condition: Excellent state of preservation, with original patina and minor signs of aging consistent with the item's age.

Shipping costs are customs fees borne by the buyer, via registered mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
28 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Rapé box
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
2 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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