Antique Austrian Engine Turned 13 Loth Silver Snuff Box or Dresser Box

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A fine antique Austrian silver snuff or dresser box.

In 13 loth (.815 fineness) silver.

With engine-turned engraved decoration throughout … Read more A fine antique Austrian silver snuff or dresser box.

In 13 loth (.815 fineness) silver.

With engine-turned engraved decoration throughout and a gilt interior.

With empty cartouches to the lid and base for a monogram.

With hallmarks to the interior.

Dated for 1860.

Simply a wonderful antique Austrian silver box!

Date:
1860

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

Condition Details:
The lid does not close entirely flush and has a slight smile. Otherwise, there is some wear to the gilt interior and staining (or oxidation) in a few spots, a few light dings and indentions here & there, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
I.HK

Marks:
Marked to the interior of the lid and the base with a maker's mark I.HK and Austrian hallmarks for 13 loth / 1860.

Fineness:
Marked 13 loth for .815 silver fineness.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 19.7 mm
Width: ca. 77.3 mm
Depth: ca. 36.9 mm

Weight: ca. 54.3 g

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