German .800 Silver Oval Hinged Repoussé BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED BOX, circa 1880.

German .800 Silver Oval Hinged Repoussé Decorated Box, circa 1880.

A lovely . 800 silver oval hinged repoussé decorated box, it dates circa 1880, Germany. The box is beautifully decorated with a scene depicting a romantic tale of a shepherd courting a lady with his sheep in the background. It is also chased with elegant accents of florals, leaves and musical instruments bordering the vignette, and around the perimeter of the box.

A lovely repoussé decorated box in German silver, it would make a unique gift, or art object for holding fine objects.

Marked: On the bottom, German crescent moon and crown mark and marked .800 for the content of silver (80%).

Measures:  3 3/4 inches long x 2 3/4 inches deep x 7/8 inches tall.

Excellent Condition.  No dents, or repairs.