An ornate antique Art Nouveau nude lady sterling silver match safe, and an exquisite example of Victorian era repoussé circa 1890s.
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 piece is marked for sterling silver on the reverse and has match striking ridges at the bottom. The maker is unknown as the piece doesn’t bear any other marks aside from its metal purity. 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: Approximately 2.5 inches x 2 inches (maximum height and width)
An ornate antique Art Nouveau nude lady sterling silver match safe, and an exquisite example of Victorian era repoussé circa 1890s.
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 piece is marked for sterling silver on the reverse and has match striking ridges at the bottom. The maker is unknown as the piece doesn’t bear any other marks aside from its metal purity. 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: Approximately 2.5 inches x 2 inches (maximum height and width)
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