Antique Late Victorian Repoussé Unmarked Silver Pill/Snuff Box
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3813948 | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Pattern: Flora | Style: Victorian |
| Original/Reproduction: Original |
You are looking at an antique late Victorian repoussé sterling silver pill/snuff box. This little gem measures 1 and 3/4 inches in circumference, and 1 inch in height. It has a hinged lid. With it's age, it has seen years of use. I took many pictures to show all the details. You can enlarge them. There are some spots that look like they were hallmarks once upon a time, but have been worn down over the years. There are spots from it's maker that look like the des...ign was soldered. I took a couple of pictures to show it.
It is a repoussé piece meaning it was made using a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. I haven't found another little box with this design. The top and bottom almost remind me of a Jello mold. The sides have a design that uses six petal flowers and backward facing C's with a star in the center circle. The border below the lid is a tiny beaded border of dots. Behind it all the background is vertical stripes! It's quite intricate. I've seen many floral and vine motifs but this little box stands out from them all.
If you have any questions about this piece, please let me know. This will be shipped in a protective box to ensure it arrives safely. It will be shipped with USPS First Class Package. Thanks for looking, be sure to check out my other items as well!
It is a repoussé piece meaning it was made using a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. I haven't found another little box with this design. The top and bottom almost remind me of a Jello mold. The sides have a design that uses six petal flowers and backward facing C's with a star in the center circle. The border below the lid is a tiny beaded border of dots. Behind it all the background is vertical stripes! It's quite intricate. I've seen many floral and vine motifs but this little box stands out from them all.
If you have any questions about this piece, please let me know. This will be shipped in a protective box to ensure it arrives safely. It will be shipped with USPS First Class Package. Thanks for looking, be sure to check out my other items as well!
