caja pastillero art nouveau plata 950 cardeilhac paris punzon minerva 1 circa 1890 1910 old locket 4 mm in diameter

4 mm in diameter

Period / style: Jugendstil

Stamp: With visible stamp

was a key centre in the wool economy

caja pastillero art nouveau plata 950 cardeilhac paris punzon minerva 1 circa 1890 1910 old locket 4 mm in diameterArt Nouveau 950 silver pill box, Casa Cardeilhac Paris, with floral relief. French piece in 950 silver with floral relief decoration and organic shapes characteristic of the Art Nouveau style (circa 18901910). Gilded interior. Signed "Cardeilhac Paris" and with Minerva 1 hallmark, official French sterling silver guarantee. Maison Cardeilhac, founded in 1804, was renowned for its artisanal excellence and presence at Universal Exhibitions; in 1951 it