French and German Silver Pill and Small Boxes

A French silver circular pill box and a German silver small box,…
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A French silver circular pill box and a German silver small box, the pill box, machine engraved, faux gem set lid, gilt washed interior, diameter 5.6 cm; the small box, oval section, machine engraved, hinged lid, length 8 cm

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  • Faux - A French word meaning "false", but when used in decorative arts, the intention is not to deceive, but to simulate the decorative effects of the more expensive material it is imitating. The term " faux bois" meaning "false wood" refers to a furniture item that has been decorated with a marked grain (woodgrain finish)  to imitate a more expensive timber.

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