Antique German 800 Silver Cherub Trinket, Snuff or Pill Box by Käser & Walter, Pforzheim

A charming antique German trinket, snuff or pill box crafted in solid 800 silver by Käser & Walter of Pforzheim. The hinged lid is decorated with a finely detailed relief scene of cherubs, while the base features an elegant floral motif.

Compact yet richly decorated, this miniature silver box reflects the refined craftsmanship associated with early twentieth-century German decorative silver. Its versatile size makes it suitable for storing a small keepsake, pill or piece of jewellery, while its figural decoration gives it particular appeal as a collectible display piece.

Details

Item: Antique miniature trinket, snuff or pill box

Maker: Käser & Walter

Origin: Pforzheim, Germany

Date / Period: Early 20th century, circa 1900–1920

Material: 800 silver

Decoration: Relief cherub scene on the lid and floral motif on the base

Dimensions: Approx. 3 cm diameter × 2.3 cm height

Weight: Approx. 20 g

Condition

Excellent antique condition with light age-related surface wear consistent with previous use. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Käser & Walter was a silver manufacturer active in Pforzheim during the early twentieth century. Pforzheim was one of Germany’s established centres for jewellery and decorative metalwork, with a long tradition of specialist craftsmanship.

Small silver boxes were produced for both practical and decorative use and are now collected for their miniature scale, detailed workmanship and variety of forms. The relief cherub scene and floral decoration give this example a particularly attractive period character, while the clearly attributed maker adds further collector interest.

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