Late 19thC European Hanau Rococo Silver Trinket Box - 1 Pc

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A remarkable late 19th-century European Rococo Revival trinket box, most likely produced by a Hanau silver workshop and beautifully crafted … Read more A remarkable late 19th-century European Rococo Revival trinket box, most likely produced by a Hanau silver workshop and beautifully crafted in solid 800 silver. This elegant antique box is richly decorated with repoussé ornamentation, giving it a highly decorative and collectible appearance.
The exterior is covered with detailed Rococo-style decoration, including scrolling foliage, floral motifs, shell-inspired forms, and romantic figural scenes. The raised repoussé work creates depth and movement across the surface, allowing the silver to catch the light beautifully. The design has the charming, theatrical quality associated with late 19th-century European decorative silver.
This box is marked “800,” indicating solid 800 silver, and bears a hallmark that appears to read RSS or HSS, together with a star and fleur-de-lys mark. These markings suggest a likely Hanau workshop origin, a region well known for producing richly ornamented historicist silver during the 19th century.
With its substantial weight of approximately 564 grams, the box feels beautifully made and solid in hand. The hinged lid opens to reveal a clean interior, suitable for jewelry, keepsakes, small heirlooms, vanity accessories, or treasured personal objects. It can also be displayed purely as a decorative silver object on a dressing table, commode, desk, cabinet, or vitrine.
The soft natural aged patina enhances the depth of the repoussé details and gives the piece an authentic antique character. Its combination of fine silver, romantic Rococo Revival design, and impressive craftsmanship makes it a desirable addition for collectors of European silver, Hanau silver, decorative boxes, or 19th-century objects of vertu.

Details:
Date/Period: Late 19th Century
Maker/Brand: Likely Hanau workshop, RSS or HSS hallmark
Style: Rococo Revival / Romantic Decorative Arts
Color: Silver with natural aged patina
Material: Solid 800 silver
Category: Trinket box / jewelry box / vanity decor
Number of Pieces: 1

Dimensions approximately :
Width: 17 cm / 6.7 in
Depth: 13 cm / 5 in
Height: 7 cm / 2.75 in
Weight: approximately 564 grams

Condition:
Excellent antique condition with light age-related wear consistent with use and age. The repoussé decoration remains crisp and well defined. The silver has a soft natural patina, adding warmth and authenticity. No major dents or structural damage observed.

Shipping:
We ship worldwide with reliable couriers. This silver trinket box will be shipped from the Netherlands and carefully packed with professional packing materials to ensure safe and secure delivery. Tracking and insurance are included.

A beautiful and collectible late 19th-century Rococo Revival silver trinket box, perfect for jewelry storage, vanity display, or as a refined antique decorative object. See less