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Antique German oval box in 800 silver with romantic scene and gilding

Antique German oval box in 800 silver with romantic scene and gilding

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Antique oval box made of 800 silver, German-made, dating from the early 20th century. The lid features a richly embossed romantic scene: a female figure with a child surrounded by leaves, all framed by a braided border.

The interior features original vermeil gilding on both the back and the reverse of the lid, where the scene is engraved in negative, a technique typical of high-quality dressing boxes. The sides are decorated with interlaced geometric openwork and embossed floral motifs.

Decorative object of great historical and collectible value.

**Characteristics:
- Approximate dimensions: Length 3.5 cm, width 3 cm and height 1.6 cm.
**Weight: 20.24 grams.
**Composition:
- Main material: 800 sterling silver. Hallmarks: Visible. The base bears the German hallmark "crescent and crown," accompanied by the 800 mark, used in Germany since 1888 as an official guarantee of 80% sterling silver. This combination of hallmarks confirms its German craftsmanship and quality.

Acid test: Performed.

Other materials: Vermeil interior.

**Additional Details: These items are not new; they show signs of use and may have scratches and tarnish due to age. Please review the photos carefully. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Attention to detail!


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What you are buying (important)

We sell antique and vintage items. These are not new or recently manufactured products. Due to their age and previous use, they may show signs of wear, marks, scratches, minor losses, or variations inherent to the passage of time. These characteristics are part of their nature and are not considered defects. We recommend carefully reviewing the photographs, as they show the actual condition of the piece. If you need to confirm a specific detail before purchasing, please contact us.

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Patina and cleaning

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