Cut Crystal And Sterling Silver Box – Maison Auger, Paris. Minerva 1st Standard Hallmark.

Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Box – Maison Auger, Paris, Minerva 1st Standard Hallmark. This very elegant rectangular box in cut crystal, accompanied by its sterling silver lid, was made by Maison Auger, a Parisian silversmith renowned for the quality and refinement of its creations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The lid, finely molded and adorned with a classical design highlighted by a beaded frieze, is made of sterling silver hallmarked with the Minerva 1st standard hallmark (950/1000). It features a delicately engraved monogram in its center. The lid alone weighs 240 grams, attesting to the high quality of the silversmithing and meticulous craftsmanship. The cut crystal base, with its beautiful, regular facets, offers an elegant play of light and perfectly showcases the silver. The whole is harmonious and balanced, suitable for use as a jewelry box, cigarette case, or prestigious trinket tray. Period: late 19th – early 20th century Materials: cut crystal and solid silver Hallmark: Minerva 1st standard Silversmith: Auger, Paris Weight of lid alone: 240 g Condition: very good overall condition, with slight signs of wear consistent with age, without any damage or accident A beautiful piece of French silverware, elegant and timeless, ideal for a lover of quality objects or to enrich a silver collection.