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Snuffbox Art Nouveau style sterling silver white enamel with flowers Salimbeni
$2,515.46
£1,881
€2,100
CA$3,465.67
A$3,779.80
CHF 2,002.28
MX$45,314.46
NOK 25,500.20
SEK 23,318.04
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About the Item
A Viennese Bouquet: Art Nouveau Snuff Box by Franco Salimbeni, 1973
This exceptional round snuffbox is a profound homage to the opulent artistry of late 19th-century Viennese Art Nouveau, masterfully reinterpreted by Franco Salimbeni in 1973. Drawing direct inspiration from historic objects in the Salimbeni archives, the piece captures the sinuous elegance and botanical fascination of the Jugendstil era with breathtaking precision.
Crafted at the Salimbeni headquarters in Florence, the gold-plated sterling silver case showcases the atelier's legendary command of translucent fired enamel over a meticulously hand-engineered guilloché ground. This luminous backdrop sets the stage for the true centerpiece: a vibrant, hand-painted miniature bouquet of flowers, a masterclass in delicate brushwork and naturalist charm.
To achieve the enamel's flawless, jewel-like depth, the piece was constructed from high-thickness silver plate with significant internal reinforcements—a necessary technical feat to survive the numerous high-fire firings at approximately 800° C. The result is an object of remarkable substance and enduring beauty.
Key Details:
Designer: Franco Salimbeni
Year of Creation: 1973
Period Style: Viennese Art Nouveau (late 19th-century inspiration)
Materials: Gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver, translucent fired enamel over guilloché, hand-painted floral miniature.
Craftsmanship: Entirely manual workmanship in Florence, employing high-fire enamel techniques on a reinforced silver structure.
Dimensions: Diameter: 8.5 cm (approx. 3.35"); Height: 2 cm (approx. 0.8").
Weight: 127 g (approx. 4.5 oz).
Condition: Excellent.
More than a snuffbox, this is a collectible objet d'art—a dialogue between historical inspiration and 20th-century virtuosity. It serves as a testament to the Salimbeni legacy, offering a sophisticated and conversation-worthy accent for a discerning collector's cabinet or vanity.
It is a new object that has never been used but is considered vintage because it was built more than 20 years ago.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine snuff box include:
manufacturer's mark: 391FI
metal mark fineness:925
- Creator:Salimbeni (Manufacturer),Franco Salimbeni (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Diameter: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Enamel,Gold,Gold Plate,Sterling Silver,Champlevé,Enameled,Engraved,Fired,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Plated
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1973
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Firenze, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6492247909942
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