Antique Chinese Export Silver Locking Box by Heng Li
Chinese Export Silver Locking Box by Heng Li – Antique Circa 1890. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form. The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements. The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane style bird design stagnant to one side and in flight to the other. The cover is further embellished with a central rectangular vacant cartouche. The decoration to the box is encompassed with a plain paralleling border; the border to the cover incorporates a simple incurved design to each corner. The underside of the box is plain and unembellished, apart from the Chinese character hallmarks. The box retains the original fitted fully working lock and key. This Chinese box was crafted by Heng Li, a silversmith considered to have been one of the finest of the Tientsin makers; Tientsin had one of the oldest traditions of silver making in China. This antique box with lock is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition. The embossed and chased decoration is very sharp. The character marks/hallmarks struck to the underside are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese Export silverware. 23.2 troy ounces/722g (including locking mechanism). Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. For more details see our About Us. FREE OF CHARGE to all customers – including national and international deliveries. The item “Antique Chinese Export Silver Locking Box by Heng Li” is in sale since Tuesday, September 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Origin: China
- Period: Antique
- Material: Chinese Export Silver
- Condition: Antique / Excellent
- Height: 6.1cm/2.4″
- Product: Box
- Age: 1900-1940
- Width: 15.6cm/6.1″
- Length: 19.2cm/7.6″
- Maker: Heng Li
- SKU: A2754
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Date: Circa 1890
- Weight: 23.2 troy ounces/722g (including locking mechanism
Export Box Antique Asian Filigree Chinese Silver Gilt Enamel Jade C 1910
Chinese silver gilt filigree box with enamel and carved jade, ca 1910. Rectangular with curved corners and hinged cover with scrolled tab. Enamel scrolls and flowers in shades of blue, green, pink, and white applied to mesh ground. Cover has cabled oval inset with carved jade. Beautiful color and age-related toning. Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 4 1/4 x D 2 5/8 in. Gross weight: 10.5 troy ounces. The item “Export Box Antique Asian Filigree Chinese Silver Gilt Enamel Jade C 1910″ is in sale since Friday, October 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “nelson-and-nelson-antiques” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Box
- Age: 1900-1940
- Brand: Chinese
- Style: Export
- Composition: silver, enamel, jade
Swarovski Crystal Chinese Zodiac Tiger Silver Shade #1002980 mint with box & COA
Swarovski Crystal Chinese Zodiac Tiger Silver Shade. Size about 8 x 6.5 x 7cm. Complete with original box & COA. Please note outer paper sleeves shows age wear & has tape residue. Price reduced to reflect such condition. The item “Swarovski Crystal Chinese Zodiac Tiger Silver Shade #1002980 mint with box & COA” is in sale since Friday, November 15, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Decorative Collectible Brands\Swarovski\Figurines”. The seller is “lai_2331″ and is located in Hong Kong . This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Featured Refinements: Crystal Figurine
Chinese Export Articulated Fish Turquoise Vermeil 800 Silver Spice Box Pendant
This is a vintage, Chinese export vermeil or gold plating over silver, articulated fish, spice box pendant, with turquoise cabochon eyes. The mouth opens to hold spice, etc. No damage to the delicate work of this moving fish pendant. Mouth opens and closes shut well. Silver imprinted inside mouth. Measures 3.25 wide and. The item “CHINESE EXPORT ARTICULATED FISH TURQUOISE VERMEIL 800 SILVER SPICE BOX PENDANT” is in sale since Thursday, April 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “gerberdaisydoll” and is located in Delmar, Delaware. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Macao, Viet nam, Uruguay.
- Metal: Vermeil
- Material: Silver
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Small Chinese Gold Gilt Silver Cloisonne Repousse Enamel Birds Design Jar Box
UP FOR SALE IS THIS SMALL CHINESE GOLD GILT SILVER CLOISONNE REPOUSSE ENAMEL BIRDS DESIGN JAR BOX. THE SIZE IS AROUND 13/4 L. X 11/2 W. THE CONDITION IS GREAT. The item “SMALL CHINESE GOLD GILT SILVER CLOISONNE REPOUSSE ENAMEL BIRDS DESIGN JAR BOX” is in sale since Monday, January 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “jenderus” and is located in Hawthorne, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Boxes
- Primary Material: Silver
- Age: 1900-1940
- Region of Origin: China
- Original/Reproduction: Original