Collector's Box in Rosewood with Silver Application – Portugal (20th Century)

The rosewood box stands out for its elegance, rarity, and authenticity. The lid is adorned with an application in 833‰ Portuguese silver, molded in the shape of a flower, a classic symbol of beauty and refinement.
Features:
• Material: Rosewood (Dalbergia spp.), a high-density, dark-toned hardwood.
• Application: Portuguese silver with "Eagle's Head" hallmark
• Silver content: 833‰
• Assay Office Mark: Authenticated, valid between 1938 and 1984
• Gross Weight: 148 grams
• Dimensions: 10 cm (diameter) × 4.5 cm (height)
• Origin: Portugal
• Condition: Excellent, no signs of wear

Historical Context:
The "Eagle Head" mark is one of the most recognized in Portuguese assaying, used to identify silver pieces with a high degree of purity and national production. The combination with jacaranda wood—an exotic and valued wood—gives the piece the status of a collector's item, ideal for composing classic environments or enriching private collections.