This vintage late 19th century German silver spice box is designed with a magnificent detailed repousse’ floral motif. Multiple flowing vines & leaves & roses overwhelm the footed box. Amidst the flora, one finds unmonogrammed polished shields. A large elegant sculpted silver rose adorns the lid cover & serves as a finial. This hinged lid opens to reveal a gold washed interior. The under surface of the box is stamped with hallmarks featuring a crescent moon, a crown, 800 followed by a crown over a shield identifying Germany as the country of origin. This is truly a beautiful silver box! 4 3/4″ tall X 6 5/8″ long X 5 3/8 wide. Weight: 17.1 troy ounces. The item “Wonderful German 800 Silver Spice Box” is in sale since Thursday, August 20, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Silver Alloys (.800-.899)”. The seller is “tiffanydealer” and is located in Bronx, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Age: 1850-1899
- Type: Box
- Composition: Silver Alloys (.800-.899)