ANTIQUE LARGE CHINESE PAKTONG ENGRAVED FOOD BOX. A rare late 19th-century Chinese antique Paktong food warmer/box. Circular form with a high domed lid. The body decorated with four panels of different animal and nature scenes – a pair of Kylin, two panels with Fenghuang birds (phoenix), and one panel with vases amogst Chinese scrolls and an incense burner. All set against a finely engraved and flat chased matte background. It is free of any personal engravings or monograms. The dark patches on the first three images are reflection and not dents or marks. Good size and quite heavy. A beautiful example of genuine circa 100-120 year old antique Chinese Paktong. Diameter 18.5cm (7 1/4). Height 24cm (9 1/2) approx. CONDITION : Some dents and age related wear. The knop is tilted slightly but there is no movement and it is attached tightly to the lid. PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE: We only sell genuine antiques. Hidden repairs of splits or cracks – Look for any swelling, variation in silver colour, and tiny bubbles/pitting. These are always signs of a repair. Cast Fakes – Poor craftsmanship, blurry hallmarks, lack of definition of pattern, lack of warm patina may be an indication of reproduction by modern casting. Cast sets of a single item – Carefully check the spacing, alignment and orientation of the hallmarks of the set by placing the marks side by side, compare also any scratch marks, if they are exactly the same size, position and depth, they are reproduction cast from the same piece. Alterations, Change of Use – e. Period and pattern should match; Mote spoons converted from teaspoons; Insertion of old marks on a modern piece; A complete set of an impossible-to-assemble rare patterns, are all pitfalls to watch out for. All our antiques are carefully vetted and we only sell genuine pieces. We provide accurate description of the item. If you like this item, please visit our shop for more quality silver. The item “Large Chinese Export Silver colour Paktong Antique Food Warmer Pot Dish Box” is in sale since Friday, October 07, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Other Chinese”. The seller is “regencysilver” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Product: Food Box
• Age: 1850-1899
• Region of Origin: Chinese
• Primary Material: Paktong
• Original/Repro: Original