It measures approximately 7.5 inches long by 3.75 inches wide by 1.625 inches high. Large box with a total weight of 396 grams. Large overlapping monogram on the lid. Antique condition with many little marks on the surface as the pictures show. The box hinges open without trouble and locks with a little effort to slide the mechanism in place. Hallmarked on the underside with ” KC 90 ” along with a Chinese mark. The KC mark is dated to the third quarter of the 19th century but the exact name of the maker is undetermined. Nice early piece of Chinese export silver that was well used over the years. The item “Antique Circa 1850’s KC 90 Chinese Export Silver Box 396 grams” is in sale since Thursday, June 22, 2017. 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: 12.72 troy ounces/396
- Date: Circa 1850’s
- Material: Chinese Export Silver
- Period: Antique
- Width: 3.75 inches
- Height: 1.625 Inches
- Length: 7.5 inches