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Austro-Hungarian Victorian enamel box

Reference #: 8692

Status: for sale

Dimensions: 2.75 inches by 3.25 inches;
thickness (depth) is approx. 0.75 inch;
weight of this silver box is 3.7 ounces (105 grams)

Condition: excellent; enamel is mint

Year:  1860-80 (box is hallmarked in 2 places)

Price: $1595

Description:  Continental silver box of exceptional quality.  The enamel top is adorned with hearts, flowers and a scene depicting a young lady dancing to the music of wandering minstrels.  The enamel work is so finely detailed that it must have been created by a master craftsman.  The bottom of the box has elaborate chase work.  This substantial vermeil (gold on silver) box weighs 105 grams and has a fabulous gold gilded interior.  To see other images of this item, please click here: photo1 and photo2 and photo3 and photo4 and photo5 and a photo of hallmark on the lip of lid and the second hallmark, which is on the side