German Hanau Silver Novelty Miniature Harpsichord Embossed Trinket Box

Name: German Hanau Silver Novelty Miniature Harpsichord Embossed Trinket Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA891418
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A sweet Hanau silver trinket or jewellery box formed as a harpsichord with all over embossed decoration of Watteau-esque scenes of young lovers in gardens and the countryside on the hinged cover and underside, and scrolls and arabesques to the sides. Set on tapering 'turned' legs. Gilt interior. Import marks to the underside and cover for Chester 1906, importer Samuel Boyce Landeck and pseudo Hanau hallmarks also to the underside.

It measures 7.5cm (3") by 3.5cm (1 3/8") wide and 3.5cm (1 3/8") high and weighs 63g / 2ozt.

In very good condition with no damage or repair. Slight bounce in the hinge and minor handling wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3.5cm (1.38")

Width

7.5cm (2.95")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA891418

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1286

Dealers Notes

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Description

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Import marks to the underside and cover for Chester 1906, importer Samuel Boyce Landeck and pseudo Hanau hallmarks also to the underside.

The Fancy Fox

It measures 7.5cm (3") by 3.5cm (1 3/8") wide and 3.5cm (1 3/8") high and weighs 63g / 2ozt.

In very good condition with no damage or repair. Slight bounce in the hinge and minor handling wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3.5cm (1.38")

Width

7.5cm (2.95")

Depth