EARLY CHINESE SILVER SNUFF BOX, PEONY PATTERN, CANTON, CIRCA 1830. This snuff box is a magnificent, high quality and early example of Chinese export silver. The box is of rectangular shape with sumptuous gilding to the interior and it would have been made in Canton around 1830. To the top of the lid is a vacant rectangular cartouche. The area surrounding the cartouche contains a wonderfully artistic and very fine depiction of full blown peony flowers and foliage on a finely punched ground, surrounded by a plain silver border. The flap is bow shaped and when you lift the lid, the deep and sumptuous gilding is revealed. The box shows few signs of use, the gilding shows little wear and the hinges are in good working order. The craftsmanship and artistry are exquisite! The sides of the box have a different decorative treatment. They have been ornamented using repousse and chased techniques and the repousse work is deep, voluptuous and very tactile. The background has been finely punched and blackened. Once again, the flowers appear to be peony and the flowers and foliage have been arranged in an attractive way and surround the sides of the box. This snuff box is a very fine and rare example of early Cantonese silver in extremely good condition. Although this box bears no silver mark, it is known that objects of similar style and with near identical peony ornamentation were made in Canton around the second quarter of the nineteenth century. Condition Very good, commensurate with age and careful usage. Some slight signs of wear and use, which do not detract. Size Height 1.5cms; Width 5cms. Please message me with any queries. Thank you for looking and dont forget to check my other listings for antique European, Indian, Middle Eastern, Chinese and Asian silver. If you are looking to sell, please contact me with details. The item “EARLY CHINESE SILVER SNUFF BOX, PEONY PATTERN, CANTON, CIRCA 1830″ is in sale since Monday, April 23, 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
• Composition: Solid Silver
• Age: 1800-1849
• Pattern: Peony