Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique

Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique

Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique
Chinese Solid Silver Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Some light ware and patina to be expected for its age. C1900 Approx dimensions 6cm across the top 7.5 cm height on stand Weight 36g of silver (not including wood) Maker unknown. The item “Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique” is in sale since Thursday, June 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Cutlery”. The seller is “mayfair-goldsmiths” and is located in London. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile.
  • Composition: Solid Silver
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Product: Boxes

Chinese Solid Silver Dragons Nutmeg Grater / Shaker / Incense Burner Antique

Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C

Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C
Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C
Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C
Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C
Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C
Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C
Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C

Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C
ANTIQUE SILVER DETACHABLE TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C. This dainty Chinese Straits tobacco box, or. Would have been used to store betel nut. This originates from Lower Perak in Malaysia and dates to late 19. This pocket-size box has two detachable halves and clips. The top and base are each decorated with a single flower. There is nice detailing here and one’s eye is drawn to the many petals. The side of the box is ribbed with panels alternating between flowery motifs and blank ones free of design. The latch is also in the shape of a flower. Betel chewing became widespread across South East Asia and there was a great deal of paraphernalia attached to the habit with containers of various, sizes and shapes and special tools to cut the betel nuts. The containers were made of different materials, wood, lacquer and various metals, according to income and social standing. An extremely beautiful and expensive. A number of different. Containers to hold the various ingredients. Uld have been used to hold the. Set could only have belonged to a rich individual of high social standing. Please message me with any queries. Thank you for looking and dont forget to check my other listings for antique European, Indian, Middle Eastern. Quality silver, particularly antique items from Asia, India and the Middle East. If you are looking to sell, please contact me with details. The item “ANTIQUE SILVER DETACHABLE TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C” is in sale since Monday, May 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “argento-silver” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Product: Boxes
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Style: Chinese Straits
  • Composition: Solid Silver
  • Pattern: Flora

Antique Silver Detachable Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C