Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case BOX c1840 KC RARE MAKER
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CHEROOT CASE CIGAR BOX – RARE MAKER KC – c1840. A rare c1840 Chinese export silver cheroot case. Signed for the maker KC. This Chinese export silver work shop is rarely observed. Not found in Forbes or Kernan. Listed only in Chan’s 2005. Slender oval form with hand carved continuous scene of Chinese figures in daily life. Fisherman at water’s edge coached by elder, pilgrims, farmers in various stages. Of work, figure behind desk, elders seated at game table. The cover with oval shield framed by leaf and floral stream. In very fine condition. Rich silver patina, closes firmly shut. The facial detail throughout remains almost completely intact. The Chinese export silver cigar case. Is 4 5/8 inches tall. And weighs 4 standard ounces. THE CASE SELLS WORLD WIDE………………………………………………….. The item “Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case BOX c1840 KC RARE MAKER” is in sale since Tuesday, October 23, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: case box Cheroot Box
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1800-1849
- Primary Material: Silver
- Maker: KC
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original