CARL HEISS – Antique – finest quality – silver and rose gold hinged snuff box with delicate diamond tooled surface – reverse painted French Bulldog on Rock Crystal Intaglio (often called ‘Essex Crystal’) – bezel set in rose gold and backed with mother-of-pearl then mounted to the center top of the box – blue Spinel thumb piece (approx. .40 carats – 5.5 x 3 x 2.5 mm.) – gold wash and Vienna hallmarks to the interior (.900 silver) – signed on the base – CARL HEISS WEIN GRABEN 11 – Austria – circa 1880.
Excellent antique condition – minor indents & surface scratches to the silver that come with age & use – no loss – no restoration – original finish – tarnishing of the metal surfaces.
Size – 3 3/4″ Wide x 2 3/4″ Deep x 1 1/4″ High.
Total Weight – 152 grams.
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Dimensions:Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
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Style:Victorian(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Rock CrystalSterling SilverHand-Crafted
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Place of Origin:Austria
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Chatham, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU7265230098772
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