Beautiful vintage sterling silver heart‑shaped vanity box featuring deep cobalt blue enamel with gilt scrollwork and a central portrait miniature. The sides are decorated in raised repoussé and chased sterling work. The interior is richly gilded and fitted with a mirror, with an elegant period monogram GHC engraved inside the lid. Marked STERLING with two maker’s symbols on the underside. Substantial weight at 50 grams, indicating high‑quality construction. Likely American‑market Austrian work from the 1930s–1950s.
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A richly detailed and beautifully made enamel portrait box — the standout piece of the collection.