Portuguese 925 Silver Bonbonnière / Covered Candy Box – Antique Inspired – c. 1980 Description Elegant and substantial Portuguese silver bonbonnière (covered candy box), dating from circa 1980, executed in a richly decorated antique-inspired style. The piece has a beautifully shaped body standing on four ornamental feet, with pronounced fluted decoration and finely worked floral and foliate motifs. The removable domed lid continues the same elaborate decoration and is surmounted by an elegant sculptural floral finial. The combination of the highly polished silver surfaces, relief decoration and classical ornamental elements gives the piece a particularly refined and imposing appearance. The underside bears Portuguese official assay hallmarks, including the 925 silver fineness mark, confirming the precious-metal standard, together with a maker’s/silversmith’s mark. With a substantial total weight of approximately 604 grams, this is a particularly attractive example of Portuguese decorative silverwork from the late 20th century. Details: * Country of origin: Portugal * Period: circa 1980 * Material: Portuguese silver * Silver fineness: 925/1000 * Style: Antique inspired / Classical Revival * Type: Bonbonnière / covered candy box * Weight: approx. 604 g * External dimensions: approx. 17 cm high × 17 cm wide × 14 cm deep * Internal dimensions: approx. 15 cm wide × 12 cm deep * Removable lid * Raised floral and foliate decoration * Four decorative feet * Portuguese assay and maker’s marks