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French Victorian Silver Plate Pill Snuff Mirror Box Laurel Ribbon Louis Pendant
$ 60.71
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Description
I am selling a collection of antique chatelaine items included several chatelaine pill / snuff boxes, some examples seen in the last photo so please see my other offerings and thanks for stopping by!ABOUT:
French Art Nouveau silver plate chatelaine snuff or pill box with hinged lid, depicting laurel branches, ribbons and a quiver of arrows around a blank cartouche with a ribbed underside / body of the box. The inside of the lid has a thick beveled mirror and a vibrantly gold washed / vermeil base. I acquired this piece in France, it is an antique piece from the Belle Epoque period. Very pretty design and useful. I use a similar one to carry a chunk of shea butter hand balm lotion in my purse. : )
Chain not included. I do have some delicate sterling chains in 18 or 24 inch length if you'd like to add one to your order, just let me know.
NO MONOGRAMS on the piece.
MARKS:
No hallmarks, this as an antique silver plated item.
CONDITION NOTES:
In estate condition considering age and has been hand polished and cleaned up nicely. A few areas of plate loss on the hinge and loop where a slightly warmer underlying metal comes through but very little if any loss to the box itself, it still presents as a nice silver color with dark patina in the background of the designs to make the details stand out. I don't really see any dings or dents even, just a few nicks, some surface wear and scratches. A few spots inside and the mirror is crazing from age. Hinge is a bit loose but lid snaps closed securely. Like all my estate items - please note that while the piece is sturdy and has many years of use left, it is not in mint condition.
MEASUREMENTS:
Measures about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
A very decorative AND useful item!
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