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Beautiful German Antique 800 Solid Silver Cherubs Box C1900 Germany 52g
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Beautiful German Antique 800 Solid Silver Cherubs Box C1900 Germany 52g

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 September 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
This “Beautiful German Antique 800 Solid Silver Cherubs Box C1900 Germany 52g” found a buyer.

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A very pretty German solid silver snuff or trinket box. It is hallmarked with the German crescent moon and crown mark and the 800 standard mark. I would date it to c1900. It has been superbly designed being embossed depicting a two cherubs. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, a couple of tiny faint marks to the base - see final photo. The inside is clean and the lid closes flush. It measures approx. 2.25 inches (5.6cm) across by 1 inch (2.2cms) tall and weighs 52 grams. A stunning example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Cherub Box to the 1900s.

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27148
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A very pretty German solid silver snuff or trinket box. It is hallmarked with the German crescent moon and crown mark and the 800 standard mark. I would date it to c1900. It has been superbly designed being embossed depicting a two cherubs.
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It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, a couple of tiny faint marks to the base - see final photo.
The Silver Squirrel

The inside is clean and the lid closes flush. It measures approx. 2.25 inches (5.6cm) across by 1 inch (2.2cms) tall and weighs 52 grams. A stunning example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Cherub Box to the 1900s.

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SA1033077
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27148
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An ornate round antique 800 silver box featuring a high-relief embossed design of cherubs amongst clouds and scrolling borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate round antique 800 silver box featuring a high-relief embossed design of cherubs amongst clouds and scrolling borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful German Antique 800 Solid Silver Cherubs Box C1900 Germany 52g

Archive II An ornate round antique 800 silver box featuring a high-relief embossed design of cherubs amongst clouds and scrolling borders. View II
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An ornate round antique 800 silver box featuring a high-relief embossed design of cherubs amongst clouds and scrolling borders.
BEAUTIFUL GERMAN ANTIQUE 800 SOLID SILVER CHERUBS BOX c1900 GERMANY 52g
Ref: SA1033077
An ornate round antique 800 silver box featuring a high-relief embossed design of cherubs amongst clouds and scrolling borders.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • Material800 Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse cherubs, Scrollwork borders, Cloud motifs

German silver work from the turn of the 20th century frequently drew inspiration from earlier historical periods such as the Baroque and Rococo revivals, characterised by ornate repousse work, scrolling motifs, and figural reliefs.

These pieces are typically crafted from continental silver alloys, most commonly 800 grade silver, and shaped using traditional hand-hammering, repousse, and chasing techniques to create high-relief surface designs.

Authentic pieces usually feature period hallmarks, such as the German crescent moon and crown stamp introduced in 1888 alongside a silver purity fineness number like 800, combined with natural signs of age and oxidisation.

Placed upon a dressing table, mantlepiece, or side surface, such a metallic decorative object adds a reflective textural accent and historical contrast to contemporary or minimalist interior schemes.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can wear away fine repousse details or remove desirable historical patina.
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