Description
Heading : German repousse silver pill box with scene of a minstrel and ladies
Date : c1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : Hanau. Germany
Decoration : Minstrel scene on lid. repousse musical instrument decoration on flanks
Size : 7.8cm x 6.5cm x 2.5cm
Condition : A few very minor dings commensurate with use.
Restoration : None
Weight : 36.7 grams
A late 19th century German silver pill box with repousse decoration. The lid is decorated with a minstrel serenading two ladies whilst each side panel carries a decoration of musical instruments and a bow and arrow. perhaps alluding to the classical god of love Cupid.
The technique of repousse work involves hammering a sheet of malleable metal from behind. either freehand or into a mould.
Full German silver marks to the base denoting .800 quality silver and with the mark for the town of Hanau.
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