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Rare 1940'S Italian Silver, Enamel & Black Lacquer Poker Game Box
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for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850

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Rare 1940'S Italian Silver, Enamel & Black Lacquer Poker Game Box

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Original Retro
Description

Rare 1940's Italian Silver, Enamel & Black Lacquer Poker Game Box.

This is a wonderful and rare Italian poker game box from the 1940's

The box was made by Bruno Castelani, has a 925 silver frieze with red and black enamel depicting

The King of Clubs, The Queen of Diamonds, The Jack of Hearts, The Joker and the four Aces, the box

is in a black lacque.

In the interior is the ACCA label on a green felt, the interior is divided in sections and is fitted out

with a poker chips set.

The silver and enamel frieze is signed Castelani, the city mark for Rome in a square, 925 in an oval

and 43 MC also the grams of silver mark, which is 20 : 25g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Italian Silver Game Box to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA840887
Dealers Notes

Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

Openings Times:

Every day from 10 pm - 16.00 am

Description
Rare 1940's Italian Silver, Enamel & Black Lacquer Poker Game Box.

This is a wonderful and rare Italian poker game box from the 1940's

The box was made by Bruno Castelani, has a 925 silver frieze with red and black enamel depicting

fig 1. A rectangular black lacquer box featuring an inset silver and enamel lid panel depicting playing card faces and suit motifs.
fig 1. Rare 1940'S Italian Silver, Enamel & Black Lacquer Poker Game Box

The King of Clubs, The Queen of Diamonds, The Jack of Hearts, The Joker and the four Aces, the box

is in a black lacque.

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In the interior is the ACCA label on a green felt, the interior is divided in sections and is fitted out.
Original Retro

with a poker chips set.

The silver and enamel frieze is signed Castelani, the city mark for Rome in a square, 925 in an oval

and 43 MC also the grams of silver mark, which is 20 : 25g.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Italian Silver Game Box to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA840887
Original Retro
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Original Retro Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular black lacquer box featuring an inset silver and enamel lid panel depicting playing card faces and suit motifs.

Rare 1940'S Italian Silver, Enamel & Black Lacquer Poker Game Box

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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
Location
Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/originalretro
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 108
Items Sold 4
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Location: Valley Antique Centre, Suite 5 Unit 8, Pennine Industrial Park, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7BZ, United Kingdom
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A rectangular black lacquer box featuring an inset silver and enamel lid panel depicting playing card faces and suit motifs.
Rare 1940's Italian Silver, Enamel & Black Lacquer Poker Game Box
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FAQs

During the mid-20th century, Italian artisans combined traditional lacquer techniques with silversmithing to produce decorative gaming accessories. These pieces often featured stylised motifs of playing cards, suit symbols, and figurative imagery influenced by late Art Deco design movements.

Mid-century game boxes were typically constructed from solid hardwoods finished with multi-layered black or coloured lacquer. Decorative lid panels were crafted from solid or plated silver, incorporating enamel detailing to highlight playing card suits and figures.

Authentic mid-century Italian silver items usually display official hallmarks, such as a star alongside a province code, or an 800 stamp denoting silver purity. The silver plaque may also feature a maker signature alongside precise enamel work embedded within relief carving.

A decorative card box functions as an accent piece when displayed on a coffee table, sideboard top, or within a library bookcase. It can be paired with contemporary tray arrangements or stacked design books to add structural interest and dark-toned texture.

Dust the lacquer surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners that could cloud the high-gloss finish. Clean the silver inset cautiously using a silver polishing cloth, ensuring compounds do not contact the enamel accents.
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