Mid/late 1800s European Silver Gourd Melon Fruit retailer Form Box

Presented is a charming small silver box, in the form of a fruit, melon or gourd. This piece dates to the mid to late 1800s, and is likely of continental European origin. The lid half of the box is decorated at the top with a detailed leaf design, with a curly bit of vine or stem emerging from the center.

This piece is in great condition. There are no splits, no dents, no breaks, no monograms, no monogram removals, and no repairs.

This piece has been tested with nitric acid and is guaranteed silver.

The box stands about 1 1/8 inches tall.

This piece weighs 9.7 grams.

-jm
Composition: Sterling Silver
Age: 1850-1899
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