Jewelry box, in relief silver in the style of D. João V, velvety on the inside

Description: Jewelry box, in silver with folk motifs in relief on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Mark: Unreadable. Weight: 149.85 grams. Dimensions: 10.6x1.9cm. Conte...

Description: Jewelry box, in relief silver with scrolls and plant motifs on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Eagle Head. Weight: 207.26 grams. Dimensions: 10...

Description: Silver jewelry box with embossed acanthus leaves and lined interior, resting on four feet and with a key for opening. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing e...

Description: Jewelry box, in silver relief on the casing and tilting lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 238.96 grams. Dimensions: 13x7.3cm. Conte...

A superb rectangular silver snuff box, masterfully crafted in in the early 20th century, featuring exquisitely chased and repoussé decoration. The hinged lid is richly adorned with s...

A remarkable intricately designed, handcrafted silver box, circa 1880s. We were told that this box is sterling silver and that the makers mark "M" is that of "M. Mayer". Maurice MAYER was a very prestigious silversmith. Research shows that he was an "Orfèvre de l'Empereur", Napoleon Bonaparte, 1860-1870. The Minerva hallmarks are not visible, may have been rubbed off from use and cleaning. No documentation. This intricately carved box depicts the romantic poem of Le Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). Comes with the original lock and key. Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa 1230 and completed, in a different style, circa 1270-1280, by Jean de Meun, builds on the concept of courtly love found in the poetry of the troubadours. The authors create a complex allegory of the romance between the Lover and the Rose. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of the poem, written by de Lorris, the Lover recounts his dream, ending with the winning of a kiss from the Lady. In the dream, the Lover discovers a walled garden and gains entrance thanks to a beautiful young woman. He meets Diversion and dancers who represent courtly values such as Beauty and Generosity. A tour of the garden brings him to a beautiful bed of roses by the Fountain of Love...

Solid sterling European box. 4.25 ounces. Sun, basket of fruit, flowers adorn the top of the box. Gold wash inside.

Dramatic, richly embellished, silver-plated, hinge-top box featuring the ancient Coat of Arms for the Spanish kingdom of Castile and Leon. The whole atop lion-form feet.