Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Pierced/Reticulated Cricket/Potpourri Box 1920s
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Pierced/Reticulated Cricket/Potpourri Box Circa 1920s of rectangular form with concave sides, of highly attractive design Chinese sterling silver reticulated hinged box, the open work cover decorated with naturalistic & life-like cranes, willow trees & large lotus flowers sprays with-in raised beaded frame surrounded by a pierced leaf motif border. Each side decorated different reticulated designs of floral, tree-leaf & birds motifs. Overall very good condition, box closes properly, with hinge intact, cover slightly tilted to the right (not noticeable when displayed, only under close inspection), silver tarnishing & discoloring due to oxidation, item not polished. Fantastic Cricket or Potpourri Condiment Box Marked: a bat or butterfly, Chinese characters Length under 6 in. Height 4.1 in. Width 3 1/4 in. The item “Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Pierced/Reticulated Cricket/Potpourri Box 1920s” is in sale since Wednesday, February 28, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “zagaguly” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1900-1930
- Region of Origin: China
- Color: Silver
- Primary Material: Silver
- Maker: Chinese
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Type: Boxes