A touch of bygone elegance - the silver tabatiere
At a time when elegance and etiquette defined everyday life, when wigs were powdered and conversations were conducted with subtle irony, this extraordinary tabatiere was created - a masterpiece from the transition from Baroque to Rococo around 1730.
Rectangular in shape, yet of sleek sophistication, its curved edges nestle harmoniously in the hand. The hinged lid, skilfully decorated, bears a filigree interplay of mirror-like ornaments and lavish rocailles that unfold on a radially engraved background. In the centre rests a cartouche, delicately engraved with a name, a hint of identity, an echo of a long-gone hand that once owned it.
Opening it reveals an interior of surprising splendour: golden warmth shimmers softly, a contrast to the cool silver of the outside - a luxurious detail that underlines its former value and use as a status symbol. Even the base is a testament to fine craftsmanship, decorated with equally intricate engraving, as if no corner had been left to chance.
The maker? Unknown. The hallmarks? Missing. But their quality speaks for itself - a work of master craftsmanship, created for fine society, for parlours where tobacco was not just a pleasure, but a ritual. Today, preserved in excellent condition, it is one of the rare pieces of museum quality - a true testimony to an era in which craftsmanship and beauty were inextricably linked.
Dimensions & details
- Silver tested
- Weight 93.5 g
- L/W/H: 9 x 4 x 2.8 cm
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