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Rare German Solid Silver Cello Potpourri Box 1890'S Antique Desk Item Novelty
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Rare German Solid Silver Cello Potpourri Box 1890'S Antique Desk Item Novelty

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A beautiful German solid 800 silver potpourri or lavender box. It is hallmarked with the German crescent moon and crown mark, the 800 standard mark and a makers mark. I would date it to c1890's. It has been beautifully made being in the form of a cello decorated with cherubs. It would have sat of a dressing table or desk and held lavender or such like with the scent being able to escape through the f-holes. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded. It measures approx. 4.75 inches (12cm) long by 1.5 inches (4cm) wide and weighs 28 grams. A very high quality example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Cello Box to the 1890s.

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A beautiful German solid 800 silver potpourri or lavender box.
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It is hallmarked with the German crescent moon and crown mark, the 800 standard mark and a makers mark.
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I would date it to c1890's. It has been beautifully made being in the form of a cello decorated with cherubs. It would have sat of a dressing table or desk and held lavender or such like with the scent being able to escape through the f-holes. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded. It measures approx. 4.75 inches (12cm) long by 1.5 inches (4cm) wide and weighs 28 grams. A very high quality example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Cello Box to the 1890s.

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A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck.
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Archive I A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck.

RARE GERMAN SOLID SILVER CELLO POTPOURRI BOX 1890's ANTIQUE DESK ITEM NOVELTY

Archive II A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck. View II
Archive III A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck. View III
Archive IV A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck. View IV
Archive V A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck. View V
Archive VI A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck. View VI
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Archive IX A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck. View IX
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A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck.
RARE GERMAN SOLID SILVER CELLO POTPOURRI BOX 1890's ANTIQUE DESK ITEM NOVELTY
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A solid silver box crafted in the detailed shape of a cello with elaborate chased rococo scrollwork across the body and neck.
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During the late nineteenth century, European silversmiths, particularly in Germany, created detailed silver novelty items and miniature boxes inspired by everyday objects and musical instruments. These functional curios were popular as desk accessories, snuff boxes, or potpourri containers among collectors.

These items were typically crafted from solid silver or high-grade continental silver alloys using repousse, chasing, and engraving techniques to create relief patterns. Structural components such as strings, bridges, and hinges were individually soldered and fitted by hand.

Authentic pieces often display historic hallmark stamps, such as German state marks, purity figures like 800 or 925, or maker marks associated with Hanau workshops. Additionally, hand-chased ornamentation and period-appropriate hinge construction indicate original manufacture.

Position the piece on a dark wood desk, bookshelf, or side table alongside leather-bound books and brass objects to accent a traditional study. Alternatively, place it inside a glass display cabinet or atop a mantlepiece as an accent object.

Dust gently using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that can strip natural tarnish from recessed areas. Use a specialised silver polishing cloth for light surface cleaning, ensuring delicate soldered details are protected from excessive pressure.
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