Description
Overview
A small three-dimensional heart-shaped keepsake box with floral scroll engraving across its domed surface and a hinged opening along the side. The shaped halves and close-fitting perimeter form a miniature ornament suitable for a dressing table or keepsake collection.
Key Details
- Object: Heart-shaped miniature hinged box
- Decoration: Finely incised stylised flowers, foliage and scrolls
- Finish: Bright solid silver with darker engraving lines
- Opening: Side-mounted metal hinge
- Additional engraving: A handwritten-style inscription is visible on one side
- Maker, silver fineness, date and origin: Not established
- Inventory reference: SP-SD-015; Sahel Project / Silver & Decorating / 015
Hallmarks & Construction
The owner confirms solid silver construction; the precise fineness has not been independently established from a readable hallmark or assay.
Design & Finish
The heart silhouette gives a personal character to a small practical object. Shallow chased-style lines distinguish the scrollwork and flower forms from the polished metal surface.
Technical Details
One individual vintage object; exact measurements, total weight and complete metal composition have not been supplied and should be confirmed before sale. All essential surfaces and visible marks are documented in the accompanying photography.
Collector Notes
Offered as a distinctive vintage personal or decorative accessory, with its identifiable design features documented and without an unsupported artist, maker, rarity or manufacture-date attribution.
Condition
Vintage condition with light scratches, age patina, darker deposits in recessed decoration and wear around the hinges and edges. The inscription and small surface irregularities are part of the photographed item.
Authenticity & Material Disclosure
Descriptions are based on photographed details and any visible stamps. A number stamped on a component does not independently establish the composition of every fitting. Solid silver identification is supplied by the owner; exact fineness is not separately assayed.
Shipping & Care
Carefully packed and dispatched from Turin, Italy, with signature-required delivery where available. Use gentle, material-appropriate cleaning. Mechanical lighter working guarantees do not apply to decorative accessories.
