Antique Circa 1900 Chinese Export Silver Box
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a rectangular form. The surface of this Chinese box is embellished with a matte texture with a variety of embossed decorated water dwelling traditional Chinese crane style bird designs stagnant amidst stemmed foliate designs. The box is fitted with a hinged cover further embellished with embossed decoration identical to that of the body and incorporating a central circular vacant cartouche. The underside of the box is plain and unembellished. This impressive box retains the original gilded interior. The hallmarks struck to the rim of this impressive box include. Maker’s mark: SF (Sing Fat). Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (90 standard, 900/1000). This antique Chinese box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The embossed decoration is all very sharp. The character marks/hallmarks struck to the rim of the body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese Export silverware. 10.6 troy ounces/330g. Origin : Canton & Shanghai. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest possible quality service to our customers, always going above and beyond! See the tabs below to read more about our policies. Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. For more details see our About Us. FREE OF CHARGE to all customers – including national and international deliveries. +44 (0) 191 2402645. The item “Antique Circa 1900 Chinese Export Silver Box” is in sale since Tuesday, March 08, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Maker: Sing Fat
- Type: Box
- Age: 1900-1940
- Origin: Canton & Shanghai
- Weight: 10.6 troy ounces/330g
- Height: 5.9cm/2.3″
- Length: 15cm/5.9″
- Date: Circa 1900
- SKU: A4637
- Material: Chinese Export Silver
- Period: Antique
- Condition: Excellent
- Width: 7.6cm/3″
