Vintage Mid-20th Century Small Footed Mexican Sterling Silver & Malachite Dresser or Table Box

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Description

A fine Mexican sterling silver box.

With a malachite cabochon to the lid surrounded by silver knops.

The rim of … Read more A fine Mexican sterling silver box.

With a malachite cabochon to the lid surrounded by silver knops.

The rim of the lid is braided, and the side of the body is decorated with knops throughout.

The box stands on 4 small knop shaped feet.

Marked to the bottom for Mexico / TJ - 74 / 925.

Simply a great silver box!

Date:
Mid to Late 20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There is a liver sulfur patination to the body that is over polished in spots. The lid is slightly heavier than the base and makes the box a bit tippy when open. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Marks:
Marked to the base for Mexico / TJ - 74 / 925.

Measurements:
Length: ca. 2 1/4 in.
Width: ca. 1 7/8 in.
Height: ca. 1 1/4 in.

Weight: ca. 61 g See less