1930s Art Deco 800 Silver Box with Enamel-on-Bone Dancing Figures

A miniature rectangular box attributed by the seller to the 1930s Art Deco period, combining engraved 800 silver with an enamel-on-bone lid panel, as identified by the seller. The decorated panel depicts a lively sequence of dancing figures in red, blue and ochre against a warm yellow ground. Scrolling ornament along the silver sides and a patterned border frame this small decorative object.

Its compact proportions invite close appreciation of the figural scene and engraved details, making it an appealing addition to a collection of miniature silver boxes.

• Period and style: 1930s, Art Deco, seller's attribution.
• Silver fineness: 800, as provided by the seller.
• Lid decoration: enamel on bone, as identified by the seller.
• Dimensions: approximately 6.1 × 2.1 × 1.4 cm.
• Total weight: 23 g, including the lid panel; this is not the silver-only weight.
• Construction: rectangular box with hinged lid.

Condition: Visible tarnish, surface scratches and wear to the silver, with uneven discolouration and a pale patch on the underside. The decorated panel shows surface wear and irregular pale areas. Please examine all photographs, including the interior and underside views, as part of the condition description.

Maker and country of origin have not been established.