CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX c1890 SEA LIFE & GARDEN A fine and rare Chinese export silver spice box. The form is quite rare. The raised globe form with chained cover, opening at center. Decorated with sea life, and birds in garden, and geometric medallion, on stippled background. The chained cover retains the original leaf collar globe finial. This turn of the Chinese Chinese export silver sea life and garden. Chained cover spice box is 4 inches tall and a touch over 4 standard ounces. Tests silver, this is NOT silver plate. Rich silver patina throughout. Finial small dinks, possible loss leaves. The item “Chinese Export Silver Spice Box c1890 SEA LIFE” is in sale since Sunday, June 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Tea Caddies”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Supply, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Silver