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Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box

Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box

Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
Chinese Export Silver Octagonal Trinket Box. This delightful Chinese export lidded silver trinket box with repeating floral motif is marked Zu Yin (pure silver) and, while the artisan character mark is somewhat worn, is believed to be that of Heng Chang (also known as Hung Chong) a rarely encountered mark of an artisan who operated in Canton between 1860 to 1920. Heng Chang was an independent artisan but also known to work with retailers such as Wang Hing with the mark found from time to time on items marked without retail mark such as with this example. This box is 5cm wide and 3cm high with the lid fitting securely. The repeating floral and geometric repousse motifs are simple yet stylish and set within panels on each side of the octagonal box. Weighing 44.8g the piece presents in good antique condition with some wear and scratching noticeable but is reflected in the price. A delightful Chinese silver box from an iconic maker and certainly worthy of inclusion in any silver or silver box collection.
Chinese Export Octagonal Silver Trinket Box
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ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX

ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX

ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX
“PEARL RIVER PLUM” / CANTON OPIUM BOX. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING RENDITION OF “SUKEROKU” (SEE DESCRIPTION OF THIS FAMOUS KABUKI PLAY IN PHOTOS). SUPERBLY RENDERED IN THE VISUALLY ARRESTING STYLE OF THE JIAQING ERA. THE LARGE 7 7/8″ PORCELAIN LID HAND PAINTED IN THE “WUCAI STYLE IS ALMOST JEWEL LIKE IN APPEARANCE. MATED WITH A HAND HAMMERED SILVER “RINSED” (PLATED) COPPER COWLING WHICH IS IN TURN FITTED TO A CORRESPONDING HAND HAMMERED SILVER “RINSED” COPPER BOX. SO FINELY FITTED AS TO CREATE AN ALMOST AIRTIGHT VAULT-LIKE COUPLING. (FORCIBLY) OPENED CHINA TO TRADE THESE BEAUTIFUL CASES BECAME RECOGNIZED / AS A FINE ART ACCESSORY OR KEEPSAKE BOX. ONE VERY PROMINENT FAMILY WHOSE VAST WEALTH WAS INITIALLY CREATED BY DIRECT INVOLVEMENT IN OPIUM SMUGGLING WAS WARREN DELANO II. GRANDFATHER OF FUTURE U. PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT. LATER IN LIFE MR. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS FOR THE DURATION OF THE U. THEY DIDN’T TEACH YOU THAT IN U. IT WAS SAID HE WOULD OFTEN GIVE THE NOW EMPTY “PLUMS” AS GIFTS. SPECTACULAR CONDITION WITH NO CRACKS, CHIPS, REPAIRS. THE OVERGLAZE ON THE PORCELAIN IS FLAWLESS / A WONDERFUL PIECE OF ART / HISTORY.
ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOX 19th C. QING SILVER / COPPER OPIUM JEWELRY BOX