Small Cut Crystal Box, Solid Silver, 19th Century, Master Silversmith Boulenger

Small Cut Crystal Box, Sterling Silver, 19th Century, Master Silversmith Boulenger. This charming small cut crystal box, mounted on a sterling silver lid, was crafted by the master silversmith Boulenger in the 19th century. The crystal base features an elegant, finely cut, spiral twisted design that captures the light with brilliance and depth. The crystal is of remarkable quality and exceptional clarity, typical of French production from the second half of the 19th century. The sterling silver lid is delicately worked with a radiating, gadrooned design, offering a refined contrast to the transparency of the crystal. The workmanship is precise and meticulous, characteristic of the expertise of the great Parisian workshops. The sterling silver mount weighs 60 grams, ensuring a substantial presence and appreciable material quality. The Boulenger firm, active throughout the 19th century and particularly renowned between 1876 and 1899 under Adolphe Boulenger, is celebrated for the quality of its silverwork and its decorative elegance. The piece is harmonious, both decorative and functional: a powder box, jewelry box, candy box, or small toiletry kit. Period: 19th century. Mount: Solid silver, by the silversmith Boulenger. Silver weight: 60 grams. Very good overall condition, with slight signs of wear consistent with age. A delicate and elegant piece, ideal for a collector's display case or a refined desk.