Czechoslovakian silver snuff box with ornate floral engraving
Record status
Individual type · partial
This rectangular snuff box is crafted from 800/1000 purity silver. The object measures 7.5 cm in width by 5 cm in length, with a net weight of 59.3 grams. The box features decorative engraving across its surface, with an elaborate foliate and floral pattern covering the lid and detailed scrolls adorning the side panels.
The construction includes a hinged lid typical of portable containers used for snuff, designed for both aesthetic appeal and utilitarian function. The piece is marked with a Czechoslovakian hallmark, specifically the 'tripeak 5' mark, which serves as an identifier of its origin and silver content. The item originated from the estate of the painter Viktor Stretti (1878–1957). The overall design reflects the traditional style of Bohemian silversmithing, balancing intricate surface ornamentation with a compact, functional form suitable for personal use.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 59.3 grams
- Material
- 800/1000 silver
- Dimensions
- 7.5 cm x 5 cm
Technical characteristics
- Hallmark
- tripeak 5
Design
- Form
- rectangular
- Decoration
- floral and foliate engraving
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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