Solid Silver Box - Profile Of Napoleon I - Vermeil Inside - Minerve Hallmark 1st Title
Elegant solid silver circular box with relief decoration depicting the profile of Napoleon I, treated in a neoclassical spirit inspired by 19th-century official medals. The portrait is framed by a frieze of stylized foliage evoking the imperial laurel.
.The repoussé and chasing work shows a good level of execution, characteristic of Parisian production in the second half of the 19th century.
The interior is fully vermeillé (gilded with fine gold), a common practice for snuffboxes and boxes for personal use, providing a refined contrast with the silvered exterior.
The box bears the Minerve 1er titre hallmark, guaranteeing 950/1000 silver, as well as a goldsmith's hallmark (to be identified), attesting to French manufacture.
Features:
- Era: second half of the 19th century
- Material: sterling silver 950/1000 (Minerve 1er titre)
- Interior: vermeil
- Decoration: profile of Napoleon I
- Diameter: 6.2 cm
- Weight: 63 g
- Condition: good overall condition, slight traces of use, beautiful conservation of the inner vermeil
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Diameter: 6,2 cm
Reference (ID): 1746522
Availability: In stock































