A beautiful Chinese export silver snuff box. It is hallmarked with a Chinese character and the makers mark MK, unregistered but found on pieces that date to the late 19th century. I would date it to c1880 – it tests as high grade silver. It has been beautifully made being engraved with leaves and gilded inside. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the lid fits tightly. It measures a touch over 1.5 inches (4.2cms) wide by approx. 0.5 inches tall by over 1 inch front to back (2.7cms) and weighs 26 grams. A rare high quality piece. If you have any queries etc… To see lots more rare and beautiful silver. All items are cleaned and display ready should you be a retailer or collector, or ready to wrap should you be purchasing a gift. That way we save you time and we discover any faults, not you. The item “PRETTY CHINESE EXPORT SILVER SNUFF BOX ANTIQUE c1880 MK CANTON ANTIQUE” is in sale since Friday, November 20, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “spidermonkey10″ and is located in London. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Featured Refinements: Solid Silver Snuff Box
• Product: Chinese Export silver Snuff Box
• Style: Chinese
• Age: 1850-1899
• Material: Solid Silver
• Pattern: leaves
• Antique: Yes
• Composition: Solid Silver
• Brand: Chinese