CHINESE SILVER GILDED & ENAMELED FIGURAL BIRD BOX. Old fine Chinese gilt silver enameled bird box. Likely a tea caddy. Beautiful work with filigree design to feathers. Bird has enameled wings and eyebrows. Exterior gilt over silver is light (like a wash); gilt over silver on interior is heavier and brighter. SIZE: Measures approximately 3 H x 5′ L x 2 7/8′ W. Total weight (which includes enamel) of 255.8 grams or about 8.225 ozt (troy ounces). MARKS: Marked’silver’ to bottom. CONDITION: Some small losses to the enamel work a small area in the middle of one eyebrow and at the high points of the eyeballs. The enamel work in the filigree wings looks very good, all in all, but please expect there surely will be some minor flaws. There may be a small loss to the filigree on two feathers were the lid and body meet. Likely has some wear to the exterior gilt finish. One tiny discoloration mark on interior gold finish. There are lots of close up photos below. Please scan down to view them as they are a material part of the condition report. Thank you for your cooperation. ALL OF MY DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITION REPORTS ARE DONE BY CLOSE EXAMINATION OF THE EXACT ITEM FOR SALE. See my other listings. For more great items! If you feel that an item does not meet your expectations, you must contact me with your return request within 3 days of receiving the item. If these terms are not acceptable to you, please shop elsewhere. Items are calculated for weight prior to being listed. However, loss claims have a 45 day waiting period before a claim can be submitted. Add to Favorite Sellers. The item “CHINESE SILVER GILDED & ENAMELED FILIGREE FIGURAL BIRD BOX TEA CADDY” is in sale since Thursday, February 09, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “ladygross” and is located in Buckingham, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Gilt Silver
- Maker: Chinese
- Type: Boxes
- Age: 1900-1940
