Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Vermeil Circular Box - c.1900

Description and Details We are delighted to offer this magnificent silver gilt snuff/circular box made in France late 19th century/early 20th century. Regal, majestic and with no shortage of splendour, this box certainly is captivating with its rich gold lustre and engine-turned embellishments. The box is of a substantial size and the cylindrical shape of the box allows for it to be amply decorated with an array of techniques and motifs. The top lid features a wonderful dotted border on the edge, followed by a stunning sunburst guilloché engine-turning in typical French style and grace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Artisan Antiques (@artisan_antiques) The entire side and circumference of the box feature further engine turning with a two banded border of floral and laurel motifs. The interior is also fully silver gilt which acts as a layer of protection from the contents inside oxidising/tarnishing the silver. Overall, a stunning piece of fine French 19th-century silver gilt ware, ideal for box collections or as a spectacular one-off accenting piece in a collection or interior setting. Furthermore, owing to its versatile shape and size, aside from snuff/tobacco, it could also be used to hold sweets, mints, medication or even as a small jewel box. French hallmarks are present on the inner edge of the box and lid with 'Minerve 1' (950 silver standard for export). *Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title item only. Size Size (cm) W:8.2cm H:2.2cm Size (inches) W:3.22 H:0.86 Weight: 101.3 grams (3.25 Troy oz) total. Condition Excellent Condition - The box is in excellent antique condition with no damage/issues. We aim to overemphasise and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail. Free Shipping Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging. We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you. *All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques. *Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions* - Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -