{"product_id":"lote4018","title":"Antique silver Edwardian-style cigarette case with guilloché engraving and floral decoration, ca. 1900–1915","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Edwardian-style silver matchbox, also known as a \u003cem\u003evesta case\u003c\/em\u003e, rectangular with rounded corners and hinged lid. It features engraved geometric guilloché decoration, combined with a plain central cartouche surrounded by scrolls and Rococo-inspired floral motifs. The reverse retains the geometric engraving, while the inner edge of the opening shows a gilded finish. Its compact design and ornamental work reflect the silversmithing of small personal accessories from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver matchboxes were common accessories during the last decades of the 19th and early 20th centuries, used to store matches and protect them from moisture. Models decorated with cartouches allowed for the incorporation of initials or monograms, turning an everyday object into a personal accessory. This type is especially linked to late Victorian and Edwardian silversmithing, and currently forms part of the collecting of small antique silver objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Edwardian, with Rococo-inspired ornamentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration\/Motif: Guilloché-style geometric engraving, plain central cartouche, scrolls and floral motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod\/Dating: Early 20th century, ca. 1900–1915\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarked: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Hallmarked silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks\/Punches: Punches present on both sides of the inner edge; barely visible, without conclusive identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5 cm x 3.4 cm x 1.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 16.99 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections inherent to their age and use. Examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, write to us before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LABIZARRESUSU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59139837428043,"sku":"LOTE4018","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/0294\/2539\/files\/20261103_130744-Photoroom.jpg?v=1793988596","url":"https:\/\/labizarresusu.com\/en\/products\/lote4018","provider":"LaBizarreSusu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}