French silver snuffbox or tobacco box with a fine geometric engraving and a monogram. Rectangular piece with a functional hinge, dated around 1880-1900. The piece features a rectangular body with clean lines, with all its sides decorated with burin engravings featuring wavy motifs, dots and parallel lines. The stamps visible on the inside of the lid indicate its authenticity as vintage silver.
These snuffboxes were highly valued personal items, used to store snuff or ground tobacco, and reflected the refined taste of 19th-century gentlemen. Today, they are considered exceptional collector's items within European decorative silverware.
**Characteristics: - Approximate dimensions: 6.03 cm long and 3.17 cm wide, 1.5 cm high and 1.75 cm at its widest point.
**Total weight: 33.32 grams. **Composition: - Main material: Silver. - Distinctive seal: Visible but barely intelligible. - Acid test: Performed. - Other materials: No.
**Additional details: These items are not new; they show signs of use and may have scratches and tarnish due to age. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Attention to detail!
