This exceptional vintage Italian silver box has a plain rectangular form.

The body of this impressive vintage jewellery box is embellished with cross hatching textured decoration, accented with a broad band of tooled ornamentation to either side.

The side panels of this exceptional box are plain and unembellished.

This vintage silver box is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover ornamented with a continuation of textured and tooled decoration.

The unusual cover is further ornamented with an exceptional collet set cabochon polished tiger's eye quartz* to the centre.

The hallmarks struck to the rim of this vintage silver box include:

Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800/1000).

Maker's registration: 356 FI (FALLACI ANTONIO, Firenze/Florence)

Signature: Fallaci

* Tigers eye is a member of the quartz family and is categorised as a chatoyant gemstone.

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This vintage Italian silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The Italian hallmarks struck to the rim of the box are clear in keeping with age and location.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of vintage silverware.

Length 19cm/7.5"

Width 9cm/3.5"

Height 6cm/2.4"

15.2 troy ounces/474g (including quartz)