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A superb example of French silversmithing, this finely crafted circular box dates to around 1900 and showcases the timeless elegance …
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A superb example of French silversmithing, this finely crafted circular box dates to around 1900 and showcases the timeless elegance of neoclassical design. Made in high-grade French 950 sterling silver, it radiates quality and refinement.
The lid is exquisitely decorated with a central cartouche featuring a neoclassical scene of a female figure wearing a robe holding an urn framed within an octagonal reserve, flanked by urns overflowing with flowers and surrounded by delicate floral garlands. The border carries a refined wreath of blossoms, further emphasizing its classical inspiration. The sides are adorned with a meticulous engine-turned pattern, accented with a leaf and berry border—a testament to the silversmith’s precision and artistry.
The box is fully circular with a removable lid, likely intended for use as a pill box, trinket box, or snuff box. It is stamped with the French Minerva hallmark, guaranteeing 950 silver fineness, along with a maker’s mark that is difficult to decipher. Substantial in hand, it weighs 65 grams and measures 2.25 inches across/deep and 1 inch high. The craftsmanship and detail speak to the high standards of turn-of-the-century French silverwork, making it a wonderful piece for display or use. Good antique condition with light signs of wear and handling, small indents to rim. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.
A collector’s delight, this elegant neoclassical box is both functional and decorative—an heirloom-quality treasure that captures the refinement of Belle Époque France.
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- Dimensions
- 2.25ʺW × 2.25ʺD × 1ʺH
- Styles
- Neoclassical
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
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