1900s Antique Chinese Export Silver Box
Look at our reviews! Free national & International. Chinese Export Silver Box – Antique Circa 1900. Check Out Our Feedback. An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases. This exceptional antique Chinese Silverbox has a rectangular form onto four bracket style feet. The surface of the body is embellished with impressive embossed and chased bamboo stalk decoration, all on a matte background. This organic decoration is flanked with bands of rope twist decoration and applied moulded borders. This antique box is fitted with a solid silver hinged cover, featuring further applied moulded decoration to the rim. The plateau of the cover is embellished with an exceptional bordered panel depicting further embossed and chased bamboo stalk designs in addition to oriental floral and foliate decoration, all on a matte background. This silver box is supported with four impressive bracket style feet, ornamented with a simplifiedfoliate design. The interior of this impressive box retains the original gilding. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include. Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (900/1000). Maker’s mark: LH (Luen Hing). This Chinese silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The embossed and chased decoration is very sharp. The Chinese hallmarks mark to the underside of the box are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique Asian silverware. Length 9.1cm/3.6. Width 6.9cm/2.7. Height 5.4cm/2.1. 6.6 troy ounces/206g. Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewelry 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. All orders placed before 2pm GMT are dispatched the same day. Company Name: AC Silver Unlimited. Based In United Kingdom. Designed By Jarilo Design.