Bidspirit auction | A GERMAN HANAU SILVER MOUNTED

A GERMAN HANAU SILVER MOUNTED ETCHED GLASS LIDDED BOX, C. 1890 - An etched glass box mounted with silver fittings produced in the famous silversmithing town of Hanau, Germany by the firm of J.D. Schleissner & Sohne, widely considered to be the most important of the Hanau silver producers. The glass box is etched with delicate scrollwork motifs, with the silver fittings decorated similarly while also being interspersed with mythological characters and scenes. The silver is stamped with the marks of the Schleissner firm. Hanau, Germany, c. 1890. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 in., (14 x 9.2 x 8.3 cm.) Condition: Very good with no apparent chips or cracks. Silver frame fits snuggly. Hinge functions well.