Stunning Neoclassical Antique French Sterling Silver 950 Round Pill Snuff Box

Description

View Stunning Neoclassical Antique French Sterling Silver 950 Round Pill Snuff Box with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The border carries a refined wreath of blossoms, further emphasizing its classical inspiration. A superb example of French silversmithing, this finely crafted circular box dates to around 1900 and showcases the timeless elegance of neoclassical design. Made in high-grade French 950 sterling silver, it radiates quality and refinement. The lid is exquisitely decorated with a central cartouche featuring a neoclassical scene of a female figure wearing a robe holding an urn framed within an octagonal reserve, flanked by urns overflowing with flowers and surrounded by delicate floral garlands. The border carries a refined wreath of blossoms, further emphasizing its classical inspiration. The sides are adorned with a meticulous engine-turned pattern, accented with a leaf and berry border—a testament to the silversmith’s precision and artistry. The box is fully circular with a removable lid, likely intended for use as a pill box, trinket box, or snuff box. It is stamped with the French Minerva hallmark, guaranteeing 950 silver fineness, along with a maker’s mark that is difficult to decipher. Substantial in hand, it weighs 65 grams and measures 2.25 inches across/deep and 1 inch high. The craftsmanship and detail speak to the high standards of turn-of-the-century French silverwork, making it a wonderful piece for display or use. Good antique condition with light signs of wear and handling, small indents to rim. Please review the photos for further condition assessment. A collector’s delight, this elegant neoclassical box is both functional and decorative—an heirloom-quality treasure that captures the refinement of Belle Époque France. Check out our other antique listings. Condition: Good antique condition with light signs of wear and handling, small indents to rim. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.. Category: Antiques › Silver › Sterling Silver (.925) › Boxes.

Composition

Sterling Silver (.925)

Style

NeoClassical

Age

1850-1899

Country of Origin

France