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Articulated Silver Crab snuff box

Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
Articulated Silver Crab snuff box

Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
Articulated Silver Crab At the end of the feudal period (1853) when the US Navy arrived & demanded Japan to reopen their ports & tradings with Westerners the Samurai class was abolished. Almost all machi-koba (factory) – where armors and armaments had been produced for centuries were closed, and the unemployed blacksmiths, craftsmen started using their skills to make household & ornamental objects in bronze and other metals: koro, vases, okimono.. Articulated animals are a deviated application of their armor-making skill, where thin pieces of metals are overlaid, interconnected to create specific forms with natural flexibility. Here presented is a very rare & highly unusual Japanese silver (probably plated copper/bronze) crab pill / snuff box. The crustacean is quite flexible, even with its eyes. Its apron – shown that of a young female – opens to reveal a hidden compartment for pill or spices, snuff? Covered by the apron. At the end of the feudal period (1853) when the US Navy arrived & demanded. Japan to reopen their ports & tradings with Westerners the Samurai class was abolished. This is not sterling silver. Height: 3 cm Length: 10 cm. Width: 13 cm Weight: 0.095 Grams. CONDITION: Excellent with slight random (adjustable) bendings. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Articulated Silver Crab snuff box” is in sale since Friday, August 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Chinese\Figures & Statues”. The seller is “sell.for.you” and is located in Melbourne, VIC. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Modified Item: No
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

Articulated Silver Crab snuff box
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Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant

Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant

Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Fish Pill Box, marked SILVER on inside of mouth. C an be worn as a necklace or used as a decorative pill box. In very good antique condition. All 6 fins intact a n d f i l i g r e e i n excellent condition. M e a s u r e s 3.4 in length a n d w e i g h s 1 0. Professionally Jeweller checked a n d cleaned. Comes presented wrapped in a gift bag. The item “Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant” is in sale since Wednesday, January 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Other Chinese”. The seller is “adamcameron98″ and is located in Edinburgh. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El salvador, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay, Viet nam.
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Product: Box
  • Region of Origin: Chinese

Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
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Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant

Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant

Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
LARGE ESTATE GILT FILIGREE SILVER ARTICULATED FISH PENDANT. BEZEL SET TURQUOISE EYES. The item “Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant” is in sale since Thursday, May 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Victorian, Edwardian 1837-1910\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “koshka861″ and is located in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Turks and caicos islands, Bolivia, Egypt, Sri lanka, Macao, Viet nam, Uruguay.
  • Style: Pendant
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Color: Silver
  • Ethnic Origin: Chinese

Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
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Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant

Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant

Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant
Articulated Filigree Silver Fish Pill Box, marked SILVER on inside of mouth. C an be worn as a necklace or used as a decorative pill box. In very good antique condition. All 6 fins intact a n d f i l i g r e e i n excellent condition. M e a s u r e s 3.4 in length a n d w e i g h s 1 0. Professionally Jeweller checked a n d cleaned. Comes presented wrapped in a gift bag. The item “Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant” is in sale since Saturday, November 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Other Chinese”. The seller is “adamcameron98″ and is located in Edinburgh. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El salvador, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay, Viet nam.
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Product: Box
  • Region of Origin: Chinese

Articulated Filigree Silver Turquoise Eyes Chinese Export Fish Pill Box Pendant