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Antique Austro-Hungarian 1824 Silver Box

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver box, an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique silver box has circular rounded form. The body of this Austro-Hungarian silver box is plain and unembellished. This box retains the original push fit cover ornamented with a band of chased circular motifs below the bulbous domed upper plateau. The hallmarks struck to this impressive antique box include: Maker's mark: Voigi (untraced) Assay mark: Shield with castle triple, 1824 (Bratislava Slovakia (Pressburg Schl)) Silver quality/purity mark: 13 (13 löthige/loth, .812.5 (812.5/1000)) Condition This antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The Austro-Hungarian silver hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware. Dimensions Diameter 9cm/3.5" Diameter of base 3.4cm/1.3" Height 7.8cm/3.1" Weight 6.8 troy ounces/211g Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks Date: 1824 Origin: Pressburg, Austria-Hungary. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.1 in (7.88 cm)Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1824
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A82061stDibs: LU1200218545052

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