Art Nouveau silver chatelaine box with floral relief, signed JB, France, circa 1920.
Art Nouveau silver chatelaine box with floral relief, signed JB, France, circa 1920.
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French Art Nouveau silver pill box circa 1920 with Minerva hallmark and decorative relief for chatelaine.
Small circular silver box with Art Nouveau relief decoration with vegetal motifs and volutes. Smooth interior and hinged clasp. It bears the Minerva hallmark, a French guarantee of silver, along with the "JB" maker's mark. These types of pieces were common as dressing table boxes in the first third of the 20th century.
- Period / style: Baroque Revival
- Origin: France
- Circa: 1920
- Materials: Silver
- Stamps or Hallmarks: "Minerva" "JB"
- Acid test: Performed
- Measurements: Diameter 3.95 cm Height 2.28 cm
- Weight: 14.26 g
Condition: These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections inherent to their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, please write to us before purchasing.
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