An Art Nouveau era sterling silver match safe made with the repoussé technique, featuring a flowing, raised, organic design on both sides.
Repoussé is a popular silversmithing technique in the late Victorian era, where a malleable sheet of metal is shaped into three-dimensional relief designs by hammering or pressing it from the reverse side. It is typically paired with "chasing," which refines the details on the front.
The specific match safe is marked sterling on its inner rim and has match striking ridges at the bottom. It also comes with a bail and jump ring so you can wear it on a necklace or as a charm. The match safe is in overall great condition, but there are natural signs of wear and patina on every antique piece, so please examine all photos and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Size: 2.5 x 1.5(maximum height and width)
An Art Nouveau era sterling silver match safe made with the repoussé technique, featuring a flowing, raised, organic design on both sides.
Repoussé is a popular silversmithing technique in the late Victorian era, where a malleable sheet of metal is shaped into three-dimensional relief designs by hammering or pressing it from the reverse side. It is typically paired with "chasing," which refines the details on the front.
The specific match safe is marked sterling on its inner rim and has match striking ridges at the bottom. It also comes with a bail and jump ring so you can wear it on a necklace or as a charm. The match safe is in overall great condition, but there are natural signs of wear and patina on every antique piece, so please examine all photos and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Size: 2.5 x 1.5(maximum height and width)
