Silver jewelry box with engraving revealed in an idyllic moment

Description: Jewelry box, in embossed silver with folkloric motifs, gold interior and frieze surround. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 512.19 grams. ...

Description: Jewelry box, in relief silver in a parallelepiped shape with a scene of a nobleman observing maidens in the bath on enamel, and resting on four circular feet. . Metal: S...

Description: Jewelry box, in silver with reliefs, interior lined in blue velvet and resting on four feet in the shape of walking lions. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar...

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...

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...

The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the scene on top depicts cupid stood beside two lovers (possibly) Daphne and Apollo. The ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Bu...

Arquette inspired by 17th century models. Silver, Spain, 20th century Rectangular casket made of silver in its color, with four legs in the corners in the form of roll and finished ...