Presented is an exceptionaly rare Chinese Export solid silver CASKET/BOX made in China c. This wonderful casket has heavily chased, SUNFLOWERS, A BUTTERFLY, BIRDS, BAMBOO, PLUM BLOSSOM and 2 LARGE DRAGONS. The underside has a super rare engraved scene of the FORBIDDEN CITY HUE (9-8-47). This is the year the Vietnamese fought with the French and many buildings were burnt down. The centre has a gold JB monogram. MEASUREMENTS : Well over 6.5 inches (over 17cm) long. 4.5 inches (11.5cm) wide/deep. 3.5 inches (9cm) high. WEIGHT : 551 grams/ 17.7 troy ounces. CONDITION : FINE CRISP CONDITION. The box needs a good polish. Please see my other auctions for more fine silverware. The item “CHINESE EXPORT solid silver BOX -DRAGONS, FLOWERS, BIRDS. FORBIDDEN CITY. C1920″ is in sale since Monday, November 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Other Solid Silver”. The seller is “french20001″ and is located in Leeds. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Product: Boxes
- Age: 1900-1940
- Material: Solid Silver
- Antique: Yes
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Brand: Unbranded
