Vintage Italian Solid 800 Silver Woven-Pattern Hinged Box – Antonio Fallaci, 356 FI Florence

Description

Overview

A richly textured Italian box in solid 800 silver, with a close, repeating woven or basket-weave pattern worked across the sides and exterior lid. It is a generously sized, substantial box, with a thin wooden layer incorporated into its interior construction. Its crisp rectangular form contrasts with the sculptural, light-catching surface.

Maker, Origin & Hallmarks

  • Silver fineness: 800 / 1000, visibly hallmarked
  • Maker's registration: 356 FI, Florence, Italy
  • Maker attribution: Antonio Fallaci, associated with registration 356 FI
  • Period: Vintage Italian silver; exact manufacture year undocumented
  • Inventory reference: SP-SD-023

Design & Construction

  • Form: Rectangular hinged silver keepsake or desk box
  • Exterior: Raised geometric basket-weave pattern across the lid and sides
  • Interior and construction: Smooth silver-coloured interior surfaces with a thin wooden layer inside the box; the piece is not made entirely of silver through its full thickness
  • Base: Plain underside with signs of age, photographed
  • Dimensions: 13 × 9 × 5.8 cm (length × width × height)
  • Total weight: 287.44 g, as shown on the digital scale, including the internal wooden layer

Condition

Vintage condition with wear, patina, subtle surface marks and minor signs of age visible in the photographs. The detailed hallmark photograph shows both 800 and 356 FI. Carefully study the edges, base and interior views before purchase.

Collector's Note

Unlike plated boxes with a similar appearance, this example carries an actual 800 silver fineness mark, together with the recorded Florentine registration number.

Authenticity, Guarantee & Shipping

421Luxury guarantees the authenticity of the described collectible and its stated visible hallmarks. A 12-month working warranty applies to functional mechanisms where relevant; age-related surface wear, patina and accidental damage are not covered. Carefully packed and shipped from Turin, Italy, with signature-required delivery. For measurements or further close-up photographs, please contact 421Luxury before ordering.

Vintage Italian Solid 800 Silver Woven-Pattern Hinged Box – Antonio Fallaci, 356 FI Florence

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    Description

    Overview

    A richly textured Italian box in solid 800 silver, with a close, repeating woven or basket-weave pattern worked across the sides and exterior lid. It is a generously sized, substantial box, with a thin wooden layer incorporated into its interior construction. Its crisp rectangular form contrasts with the sculptural, light-catching surface.

    Maker, Origin & Hallmarks

    • Silver fineness: 800 / 1000, visibly hallmarked
    • Maker's registration: 356 FI, Florence, Italy
    • Maker attribution: Antonio Fallaci, associated with registration 356 FI
    • Period: Vintage Italian silver; exact manufacture year undocumented
    • Inventory reference: SP-SD-023

    Design & Construction

    • Form: Rectangular hinged silver keepsake or desk box
    • Exterior: Raised geometric basket-weave pattern across the lid and sides
    • Interior and construction: Smooth silver-coloured interior surfaces with a thin wooden layer inside the box; the piece is not made entirely of silver through its full thickness
    • Base: Plain underside with signs of age, photographed
    • Dimensions: 13 × 9 × 5.8 cm (length × width × height)
    • Total weight: 287.44 g, as shown on the digital scale, including the internal wooden layer

    Condition

    Vintage condition with wear, patina, subtle surface marks and minor signs of age visible in the photographs. The detailed hallmark photograph shows both 800 and 356 FI. Carefully study the edges, base and interior views before purchase.

    Collector's Note

    Unlike plated boxes with a similar appearance, this example carries an actual 800 silver fineness mark, together with the recorded Florentine registration number.

    Authenticity, Guarantee & Shipping

    421Luxury guarantees the authenticity of the described collectible and its stated visible hallmarks. A 12-month working warranty applies to functional mechanisms where relevant; age-related surface wear, patina and accidental damage are not covered. Carefully packed and shipped from Turin, Italy, with signature-required delivery. For measurements or further close-up photographs, please contact 421Luxury before ordering.

    Returns & Delivery

    When will my order be delivered?

    Orders are usually prepared within 1–2 business days after payment confirmation. Transit times vary by destination and carrier. Tracking is sent after dispatch. Shipping information.

    Can I return my product?

    EU consumers generally have a 14-day right to withdraw from eligible online purchases after delivery. Eligible discounted and vintage products are included. Statutory exceptions may apply, including genuinely personalised goods. Read our Returns & Refunds Policy.

    How do you guarantee authenticity?

    All items offered by 421Luxury are 100% authentic originals.

    • We specialize exclusively in genuine vintage and luxury pieces
    • Each item is personally inspected, verified, and evaluated before listing
    • Serial numbers, hallmarks, construction details, and period-correct features are carefully examined
    • Where applicable, items are delivered with original boxes, papers, or accompanying documentation

    We do not sell replicas, reproductions, or modern copies.

    What you receive is an original collectible, accurately described and photographed, with full transparency regarding condition and age.

    Authenticity is not a claim for us — it is the foundation of our business.

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