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Antique French Silver Art Nouveau Compact C.1900.

Offered by: Louis Wine Ltd

Description
Antique French Silver Art Nouveau Compact C.1900. Beautifully designed mistletoe on both cover and reverse leaves in high relief against a plain ground. The design exemplifies the fluid, organic style characteristic of Art Nouveau jewelry from the early 1900s. The locket opens to reveal two compartments for mirror and further gilded interior compartment opened with blue cabochon side thumbpiece for either powder or keepsakes. Extremely good condition. Several French boar marks and also marked to interior compartment flange. Maker’s mark in lozenge (unable to decipher). Measures: 2.00 x 1.90 inches. Weight: 46.65 grams.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1949
Materials:	Silver
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	C.1900
Metals:	Silver
Gender:	Men's , Ladies'
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau
Incollect Reference #:	785718

Message from Seller:

Louis Wine Ltd., based in Toronto at 801-1240 Bay St, specializes in antique silver, jewelry, and decorative arts and is a fourth-generation family business. Originally founded in Ireland in 1880, the company relocated to Toronto in 1981 and continues to serve collectors worldwide. Reach them at 416-929-9333 or winerichard@hotmail.com.