Rare Antique Chinese Export Silver Snuff Box/Vinaigrette, Mun Kee, Canton, c1870

Rare Antique Chinese Export Silver Snuff Box, Mun Kee, Canton, c1870. An interesting silver box with Chinese export silver marks with the style of the foliate engraving to the cover resembling Birmingham silver vinigrettes of the mid-19th century. It is later engraved’Lidia’ to the central cartouche on the cover which is centred between stylised chrysanthemums. The inside with gilt interior and heavy tarnish. If it was a viniagrette the grille is absent but with no sign no sign of break or damage. Good condition with typical antique surface wear. Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.8cm. My thanks to the Chinese Export Silver expert Adrien Von Ferscht for identifying the maker. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “jamecpcdmawx” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Brand: Mun Kee
Antique: Yes
Composition: Solid Silver
Style: Antique
Product: Boxes
Material: Solid Silver
Age: 1850-1899

Rare Antique Chinese Export Silver Snuff Box, MK (Unidentified), Canton, c1870

Rare Antique Chinese Export Silver Snuff Box, MK (Unidentified), Canton, c1870. An interesting silver box with Chinese export silver marks with the style of the foliate engraving to the cover resembling Birmingham silver vinigrettes of the mid-19th century. It is later engraved Lidia to the central cartouche. The inside with gilt interior and heavy tarnish. Good condition with typical antique surface wear. Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.8cm. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “jamecpcdmawx” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Style: Antique
Brand: MK
Antique: Yes
Composition: Solid Silver
Product: Boxes
Material: Solid Silver
Age: 1850-1899

Chinese Export Silver Box c1870 TAX COLLECTOR

CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX CIGARETTE CASE GEMWO c1870. Cover with Chinese men and women pass beneath archway and first in line kneels. Chinese elder seated listen two musicians in garden, one plays. Long ancient flute, the other a sanxian, centuries old stringed instrument. Opposite side song birds in bamboo grove. Interior original gold wash. This c1870 Chinese export silver cigarette case 3 1/4 inches 3 3/4 (standard) ounces. Lustreous silver patina throughout. Much of the facial features of the figures retained. The item “Chinese Export Silver Box c1870 TAX COLLECTOR” is in sale since Wednesday, April 05, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Cigarette Case Box
Age: 1850-1899
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: China
Primary Material: Silver
Maker: Gemwo

Chinese Export Silver Box c1870 TAX COLLECTOR

CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX CIGARETTE CASE GEMWO c1870. Cover with Chinese men and women pass beneath archway and first in line kneels. Chinese elder seated listen two musicians in garden, one plays. Long ancient flute, the other a sanxian, centuries old stringed instrument. Opposite side song birds in bamboo grove. Interior original gold wash. This c1870 Chinese export silver cigarette case 3 1/4 inches 3 3/4 (standard) ounces. Lustreous silver patina throughout. Much of the facial features of the figures retained. The item “Chinese Export Silver Box c1870 TAX COLLECTOR” is in sale since Saturday, February 04, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Cigarette Case Box
Age: 1850-1899
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: China
Primary Material: Silver
Maker: Gemwo

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