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ANTIQUE 19C OTTOMAN GREEK SILVER SNUFF PILL BOX TRINKET PURSE FRENCH
$ 88.7
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Description
ANTIQUE 19C FRENCH "LEON MINEAU"SILVER
MEDICINE PILL / SNUFF BOX LADY PURSE
SCALLOP SHELL
OTTOMAN GREEK BALKAN STYLE"
Extremely rare antique 19th century rare French high quality
sterling silver snuff box or lady purse, marked by the renowned
Parisien master silversmith
Leon Mineau
. It is a production
made for the
Ottoman & Greek (Middle Eastern) market,normally
used as snuff box or lady purse,
in the shape of scallop shell.
His workshop
in Parisat
Rue
de
Montmorency 34, was in action
for just 13
years
from
1881
to
1894
,
so his
creations are extremely
rare.
This
specific shape
boxes
were very
common in Istanbul
&
Greece, but generally were in
high
demand at the territory
of
Ottoman Empire & Middle East. It is fully
handcrafted by the skillful
silversmith
using the
procedure of chiseled "repousse"
(high relief),
decorated
with geometrical
patterns
& blank crest
shield. Leon
Mineau
hallmark
consist of his
initials
L M & axe
in a
rhombus shape
mark &
on
this
specific box
there are two
absolutely
tiny on the rim
of
each
part.
Separate
tiny
hallmarks of Boar head
indicate that
is
French sterling silver.
Measures 70mm X 55mm
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TITLE & DESCRIPTION IS ACCORDING OUR PERSONAL ESTIMATION,
SO BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FURTHER CHECK & INVESTIGATION
REQUIRED IN ORDER TO TAKE THE FINAL DECISION FOR HIS PURCHASE.
I guarantee authentic and original.
Buyer decides condition, based on our attached photos,
as are part of
description.
Seller is not liable for any deterioration or damage in transit.
If any additional information or images required do not hesitate to contact us.
Superb unique antique
" JUST AS IT IS "
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