Description:
Hammered Silver Box with Enamel Plaques and Cabochons
Silver, wood, enamel work, malachite
Europe, 20th century
Hammered silver sheets pinned to wood foundation, decorated with pattern of orange and blue triangular enamel plaques and small orange circles with malachite cabochons, unmarked, 3 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
Hairline cracks to orange enamels.
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