Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box

Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box
Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box
Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box
Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box
Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box
Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box
Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box
Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box

Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box
Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box. Description: Unusual Antique/Vintage Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Container, Early-Mid 20th C. Likely crafted as an incense or cricket box, the container of cylindrical form with tall sleeve-like cover mounted with repousse silver plaque in the form of two stylized butterflies on the flattened top; the sides with pierced copper band with openwork floral design flanked by repousse rope patterned bands; the bottom with tall cylindrical collar and spreading base with repousse petal border. The underside of the base stamped: “CHINA”. Dimensions: 4.125″ high x 3.375″ diameter (10.5cm x 8.5cm). Overall, the box is in good condition with appropriate signs of age. All major flaws are noted in the condition report above; however, as each of our items is unique and with a history of its own, there may be minor flaws and signs of age from years of handing which are not mentioned. Please review all images carefully for an accurate depiction of the condition. All items subject to availability. However, at the customers request we will be happy to highlight any item as an “antique” or “100+ years old” if this is in fact true. Lost or Damaged Items: Unfortunately, boxes are occasionally lost, damaged or go missing during transit. In the event of loss or item damage, we are required to notify the carrier so that a trace can be started. All descriptive & photographic material contained herein. The item “Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box” is in sale since Thursday, January 29, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “wunderhomefineart” and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Gold
  • Type: Boxes
  • Primary Material: Brass
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Antique Chinese Repousse Brass, Copper & Silver Incense or Cricket Box