Finely Chiseled Silver-Plated Metal Box with Blue Stone - Europe, 19th Century Refined silver-plated metal box or jewelry box, with a wavy shape and resting on four elegant acanthus leaf feet. The lid and side walls are richly hand-chiseled with Rocaille-style plant and floral motifs. At the center of the lid stands a splendid blue stone or cabochon glass, set within an ornamental frame, which gives light and color to the whole. The meticulous workmanship and the three-dimensional rendering of the decorations testify to the artisanal quality of the object, probably made by a European (French or Austrian) manufacturer in the second half of the 19th century. Period: second half of the 19th century Origin: Europe Material: Hand-chiseled silver-plated metal, blue glass/stone cabochon Dimensions: cm. 18.3 x 14.6 - height cm. 7 Condition: Good, with normal patina of time and slight oxidations consistent with age. Box of great charm and refinement, ideal as a jewelry box, collectible item or decorative element for a table or dressing table. Object accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. This article, like all our objects, is sold accompanied by a photographic certificate of authenticity and lawful origin. This document identifies the object adding more value to the article. We take care of transport and personally organize the packaging and shipment of works of art all over the world.          Antichità DELMONTE https://www.instagram.com/delmonteantichita/ CONTACTS: FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME! Cell. Anna 338 4989679 EMAIL: annadelmonteantico@libero.it