It measures approximately 6 inches long by 3 9/16 inches wide by 1 11/16 inches high. Heavy high quality box with a total weight of 546 grams. Wonderful pattern depicting the Chinese Penny Peonie flower surrounded by a shark skin finish on the front, top, and back. The Chinese ” Penny ” flower which is arranged in rows across the surface symbolizes a Good position in wealth. Near mint condition and free of any damage. Unmarked which is not unusual for the early Canton pieces but it tests positive for a high silver content… Exquisite early piece of Chinese export silver which appears to have been in storage for many years. The item “Exquisite 1820s Canton Chinese Export Silver Shark skin Penny flowers Box 546 gr” is in sale since Wednesday, December 21, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “photovintage” and is located in Ocean City, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Maker: KC
- Type: Box
- Age: 1850-1875
- Origin: Canton & Shanghai
- Weight: 17.55 troy ounces/546 gr
- Date: Circa 1820’s
- Material: Chinese Export Silver
- Period: Antique
- Width: 3 9/16 inches
- Height: 1 11/16 Inches
- Length: 6 inches
