Magnificent antique silver-gilt enamel jeweled snuff box - pill box. Austrian ( austro - hungarian ), circa late 19th - early 20th century. Very fine quality, meticulous attention to smallest details. Round blue enamel medallion at the top with silver snakes, set with large natural oval faceted garnet, 2 small garnets and 6 small natural pearls. Top is also set with 18 small faceted garnets and 4 pearls. Marked inside on both parts with austro - hungarian silver hallmarks (1867 - 1922 period), maker's mark "kta". Guaranteed solid silver - 800/1000 silver standard (lower than sterling standard). Size: About 3 in. X 2 in. (7.6 x 5.1 cm). Weight: About 2.6 troy oz. (81 gr.) - good weight for the size. Condition: Excellent original antique condition with normal charming indication of age. Very minor expected age wear to gilding and light handling marks. Scratched inside with numbers (last picture) - hardly noticeable in real life. No problems. No repairs. Very fine quality example of european decorative arts - collectors grade item.
ANTIQUE SILVER ENAMEL GEM SET JEWELED SNUFF PILL BOX sterling AUSTRIA HUNGARIAN
$955.00Price