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Box, PILL, SNUFF or Coin BOX, 'Nécessaire' in French solid Silver from a genuine Louis XVIII `1824, 5 Francs Silver Coin 'One of a Kind', do not miss it. Rare Pièce d’orfèvrerie, à ne pas Manquer. Rare, Unique French Napoléon Sterling Silver 5 Francs 'PILL BOX', Snuff Box or Necessaire Dated 1824 with Silver Clasp and Silver Chain. This was a custom order, Handmade in France. Fully & clearly Hallmarked with the French 'Crab' Hallmark and by the Silversmith. This Box might have been used for 'Opium'. This Box was a Custom Order and must have been created as a 'Special Order'. Included is a 24 inch long, Sterling Silver Chain, also Hallmarked, please see Large Photos. Cleverly designed so that it can be Carried or with the Silver Clasp, worn with the 'Chain'. Probably intended to be worn with a Chain, your Choice. However and whatever works for you, you may decide, it is truly an extraordinary 'Work of Art'. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent with no dents, dings or repairs. The neck chain is fitted with a sterling silver spring ring clasp that is functioning properly and securely.
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SNUFF Box or Pill BOX, Birmingham UK, 1840 by 'Nathaniel Mills' a very Rare Example, and From the incomparable Workshops of Nathaniel Mills comes this Exceptional, Rare and well constructed 19th Century English .925 Sterling Silver Snuff Box with the most intricate overall Engine Turned, decoration and substantial weight. Dimensions are: 5,1 cm Long x 3,2 cm Wide x 1,4 cm Deep and weighing about 25,5 grams. Hallmarked, clearly by the Silversmith both on the inside of the Top and the Bottom. Both practical and Decorative as well as a collectible investment in antique sterling silver I would describe it as 'utilitarian'. Google 'Nathaniel Mills' to begin to understand this Box and, my Description as I don't use 'Rare' loosely. A very handsome, sobre, solid English Sterling Silver Snuff or Pill Box, or useful as a Jewelry, collectible Box. The Metropolitan Museum of Art as well as other Public Institutions, has examples of his Work. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent, well cared for and, a rare collectible 'Work of Art' by a world renowned English deceased Silversmith.
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Box, PILL, SNUFFor Coin BOX, 'Nécessaire' in French .950 solid Sterling Silver by ELOI PERNET, inset into Genuine `1869 5 Francs Sterling Coin 'One of a Kind', do not miss it. Rare Pièce d’orfèvrerie, à ne pas Manquer. Rare, Unique French Napoléon .950 Sterling Silver 5 Francs 'PILL BOX', Snuff Box or Necessaire Dated 1869 with detailed Sterling Silver Clasp. The Box and Clasp are inset with 3 Rubies. This was a custom order, Handmade by well world renowned French Silversmith, Eloi Pernet, France. Fully & clearly Hallmarked with the French .950 Silver Hallmarks and by Eloi Pernet. Dimensions: Diameter about 3,8 cm, Depth about .6cm.
This Box and Clasp are decorated with 3 Rubies and might have been used for 'Opium'. This Box was a Custom Order and must have been created as a 'Special Order' I have never seen another. Included is a .950 French Sterling Silver Clasp that has a Ruby inset into each side, see Large Photos. Cleverly designed so that it can be Carried or with the Silver Clasp, worn with a 'Chain'. Probably intended to be worn with a Chain, a Cord or a Chain made of Gold or Silver like a piece of Jewelry, either for Aesthetics or for Safety, Security inside the clothing. However you may decide, it is truly an extraordinary 'Work of Art'. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent with no dents, dings or repairs. The Cover opens and closely perfectly into a safety cover.
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MATCHBOOK Holder in solid English .925 Sterling Silver - Zündholzbehälter - Porte Allumettes - Exceptional Quality
Top Quality Art Deco Antique MatchBook Holder, Handmade in England in 1939 by a much sought after Silversmith. English .925 Sterling Silver with exquisite engine-turned decoration all over. Dimensions: about 59mm long x44mm wide. An unusually Heavy 36,9 grams for a MatchBook Holder, with Gilt interior are both signs of Quality. Box has a Blank Cartouche, No Iinscription. A practical and most decorative conversation piece, carry it, or put it on a Table or, in the Kitchen & use the Matches to Light your Candles, Cigar or whatever.. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY ARE ALL EXCELLENT.
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XIXth Century Antique Large French Bronze Covered BOX - intérieur capitonné Très beau coffret ou boite à bijoux ancienne From the French and incomparable Workshops of Max Le Verrier comes this exceptional and large Handmade Covered 19th Century solid Bronze Box with the most interesting and lovely Decoration on all 4 Sides and Top. A Hunting Scene Circa 1336 is depicted as the subject of this Box, something dating back to the Middle Ages. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Note the perfectly designed 4 simple Ball Feet in Bronze and the 2 Hinges, which work perfectly. Interior is lined. Dimensions are: 16,5 cm Long x 10,0cm Wide x 5,5 cm High. Signed by the Sculptor on the Bottom and the Bronze hallmark. A very useful Box, on a Desk, a Coffee Table, or for Jewellery or, you decide. Il est joli et décoratif.
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Enamel overlaid on Glass, signed Antique Covered Box Très beau coffret ou boite ancienne Simply the most beautiful Pastel enameled Antique Glass covered Box, signed on the lid I think, "H. Zazoven + design of windmill." Also signed with an "L"on the bottom. Measures 4.5" in diameter x 2" high. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent.
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XIXth Century Antique French Bronze Covered BOX Très beau coffret ou boite à bijoux ancienne From the incomparable Workshops of Max Le Verrier comes this Handmade Covered 19th Century solid Bronze Box with the most lovely Decoration on all 4 Sides and Top. 2 Temple Guards are depicted on the Top with Temples in the Background. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Dimensions are: 87,8 mm Long x 64,5mm Wide x 3,25 cm Deep. Signed by the Sculptor on the Bottom in raised relief and envraved Description on the inside of the Cover. A very useful Box. DB#345 Il est joli et décoratif
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Antique Bronze Jewelry BOX, Napoléon III with original Ivory Miniature Très beau coffret ou boite à bijoux ancienne
Exquisite large XIXth Century French gilt metal Jewelry Box with inset original miniature painted on Ivory. Box is beautifully decorated on the top and all sides. Hinge is perfect and box closes tight. Miniature is in excellent conditon. The interior has a red velvet or cloth lining and overall, Condition & Quality are excellent. 4" wide x 4" deep x 1 3/8" high.
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XIXth Century Antique French Art Deco CIGAR BOX or 'Boite à Cigar' Circa 1930 From the incomparable Silver Workshops of CHRISTOFLE + GALLIA is where this RARE Cigar Box or Cigar Humidor was made by Hand from heavily plated Silver over Bronze with inlaid exotic wood Panels and Double Wood interior. The Hinges are in perfect condition and considering its age, it is almost 100 years old and considering its use, its overall CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Dimensions are: 15,8 cm Long x 6,5cm High x 9,2 cm Deep. There is a custom made original 'Separator' piece to divide this Box if needed. Hallmarked O. GALLIA and Numbered 5428. This Box is quite versatile and can be used for a variety of other uses. DB#188 PRICE on Request |
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French Antique .950 Quality French Sterling Silver + 18 k Gold Gilt BOX. Antique Note the detailed Engine Turned Design French Antique .950 Quality Silver + 18 k Gold Gilt Interieur. The Silver is the highest quality, finer than Sterling Silver with Head Minerve #1 + 2 Silver Hallmarks, 'Sanglier' + Silversmith S L for Léon, 58, rue Fontaine-au-Roi, Paris. This Box dates to the late XIXth Century. Condition & Quality are excellent with no dents, no dings. The workmanship exemplifies the Quality of work done by the French XIXth Century Silversmiths. Most likely used as a Tobacco or, as a Snuff Box, it is Fully Hallmarked with Minerve Head #1 + Hallmark of the Silversmtith. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional.
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'Anachronism' CIGAR BOX or 'Cave à Cigar' Period Napoléon III Circa 1850-1870 Simply Unbelievable Napoleon III Cigar Box or Cigar Humidor with overall inlaid Oriental decoration in semi-precious stones, mother of pearl on 4 Sides and constructed out of Ebony wood. The workmanship of the Ebeniste who handmade this Humidor is unsurpassed in Quality and detailing. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Anachronism is something incongruous in the present. Look at the photos to see something simply unbelievable. 5 Cigar Trays 5.75" deep at Top & becoming 6.75" at bottom. Holds 60 Cigars in various sizes. 12.75" Wide x 9.25" Deep x 7.25" Tall. Locks & comes with its Bronze Key. PRICE on Request |
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Porcelain & Gilt French Silver Antique BOX, Coffre, Boite 18th/19th Century Très beau coffret ancienne Fabulous Antique French Porcelain + .950 Quality Silver Box, late XVIIIth early XIXth Century. Signed on the bottom with the initials, "D.V."Dimensions: 3.25" x 2.5" x 2.5" high. Decorated all over with Floral pattern in pastel colors. Interior is plain white porcelain. The bottom and top are protected by a SILVER (finer than Sterling) band or rim in Vermeil. Condition, Quality & Workmanship are exceptional with no chips, no dings. Il est joli et décoratif PRICE on Request |
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Enamel & Silver Antique SNUFF BOX Très beau coffret ou boite ancienne
Fabulous massive Continental Silver & Enamel Antique Snuff Box. Dimensions: 3 3/8" x 2 3/8" x 1/2" high. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Fully Hallmarked. Il est joli et décoratif $675 |