{"product_id":"art-nouveau-sterling-silver-leather-cherub-box-1993","title":"Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver 1993 Leather Box with Cherub Repousse Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine \u003cstrong\u003eArt Nouveau sterling silver and leather box\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a repousse lid with floating cherubs, hallmarked London 1993. A beautifully crafted decorative object blending sculptural silverwork with classic materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough created in the late 20th century, the box draws directly from the \u003cstrong\u003eArt Nouveau movement (c. 1890–1910)\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its romantic, nature‑inspired motifs and expressive figural ornamentation. Cherubs and cloud forms were especially favored in decorative silverwork of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sterling silver (hallmarked London, date letter T for 1993) and leather\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Repousse silverwork with five winged cherubs in cloudscape\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Round silver lid fitted to circular leather base\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Height 3”, Diameter 6.5”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent, finely detailed, no damage or repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe expressive cherub repousse work elevates this piece beyond a simple box — it becomes a sculptural artwork. The combination of sterling silver and leather adds tactile richness, while the London hallmark ensures authenticity and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined decorative object for collectors of silver, Art Nouveau design, or finely crafted boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acanthus Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48457952886954,"sku":"26062601","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/8472\/6186\/files\/Art_Nouveau_sterling_silver_cherub_repousse_box.png?v=1782468172","url":"https:\/\/acanthusantiques.com\/products\/art-nouveau-sterling-silver-leather-cherub-box-1993","provider":"Acanthus Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}