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DESCRIPTION | Exceptionally good, high quality, antique solid sterling silver gilt heart shaped box decorated to the lid with Cupid. Imported through London in 1888 from continental Europe and there is a European hallmark and assayer's scrape to the base. Cupid has a tiny central nostril that is not a rubbed hole but most likely a pressure balance for the very well fitting lid. This type of box is often cheaply made of quite thin metal. This is the exception, it is gorgeous. |
IMPORTER | Thomas Glaser |
DATE or HALLMARK | 1888 |
ASSAY OFFICE | London |
WEIGHT in GRAMS | 112 |
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT | 80mm X 78mm X 46mm |
SILVER STANDARD | ·925 sterling silver |
CONDITION | excellent, a little rubbing to the gilding of Cupid and his background |
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SOLD |
Price £238 |
item number m8381 |
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