Precious Hinged Tiger's Eye Box In Silver Vermeil, Circa 1950

Precious hinged tiger's eye box in silver vermeil, circa 1950 Elegant rectangular box whose exterior faces are all clad in carefully adjusted tiger's eye plaques, presenting a spectacular play of shimmering reflections. The upper face is cut from a rare specimen of tiger's eye veined with hematite threads, forming a dark network contrasting with the golden hues of the fibrous quartz. The visual effect is powerful, almost architectural, and testifies to a rigorous choice in the selection of stones. The interior of the box is entirely sheathed in agate with a crystalline texture, in light, slightly cloudy tones. The internal hinges are in solid gilded silver (vermeil), assayed 800 thousandths, hallmarked in an oval, without a visible goldsmith's signature. The whole forms a work of precious jewelry, typical of Italian or German creations of the 1950s–1970s, intended for a refined or collector's clientele. This box is distinguished by the precision of its assembly, the quality of the materials, and its impeccable state of preservation: no chips on the corners, perfectly functional hinges, impeccable polished finish. Characteristics – Weight: 660 g – Length: 15.5 cm – Width: 10.5 cm – Height: 3.5 cm – Materials: tiger's eye veined with hematite, agate, solid 800 gilded silver – Condition: perfect condition, no chips, functional hinges – Estimated period: around 1950–1970 – Probable origin: Germany or Italy – Function: jewelry box or precious box