Antique French Sterling Silver Snuff Box Hand Painted Cherubs Andre Delphy

A little treasure with an extraordinary amount of charm. This antique French sterling silver snuff box was made in Paris by silversmith André Delphy, who worked from 1905, and features an enchanting hand-painted scene of cherubs on the lid. Their rosy cheeks, delicate wings, and playful expressions are beautifully rendered against the dark ground, with the painting signed by the artist, Polet.

The silver itself has a lovely soft patina, with delicate chasing and graceful shaping that show the quality of French workmanship. Measuring just 2 5/8" across, it is wonderfully petite—exactly the sort of object that reminds us how much beauty was once lavished on the smallest personal possessions. A wonderful piece for a collector of French silver, miniature art, or beautifully made antique boxes.

This André Delphy snuff box is more than a place for a precious pinch of snuff. It is a little collector’s treasure, a wonderful conversation piece, and a tangible piece of French artistry. I love the idea that an object this small was once carried and admired in elegant French interiors, where even the smallest personal possessions were meant to be beautiful.

• Measures 2-5/8" x 3/4".