CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX c1890 SIGNED – TWIN BUTTERFLY WING COMPARTMENTS – Fine and rare late 19th century Chinese export silver butterfly box. Both cover & base formed in the shape of a spread winged butterfly. The wings amidst raised geometric objects upon satin surface. The cover with center hinged so that each wing opens to reveal a separate compartment. Sides walls with engraved floating medallion. This Chinese silver butterfly box is 2 1/2 inches at the longest and 2 standard ounces. In very fine condition, retains original detail, rich silver patina. The item “Chinese Export Silver Butterfly Box c1890 SIGNED TWIN WINGED DOORS” is in sale since Wednesday, November 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Boxes”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: China
• Primary Material: Silver
• Type: Boxes
• Age: 1850-1899