Exceedingly Rare Antique Sterling Silver Gorham Chinese Motif Opium Box
Exceedingly rare antique Gorham sterling silver oval opium box with an elaborate scene of a seated figure in Chinese costume. Seated under a flowering tree, this figure is smoking a long opium pipe. Gorham is embossed on the lower left front rim along with the famous anchor symbol. To the right are the numbers 020 and another symbol which is hard to identify. These markings are very unusual for. This rare and interesting piece measures 3 x 1 3/4 inches. It comes from the collection of a distinguished American diplomat and was said to have actually been acquired in China in the 1940s. The item “Exceedingly Rare Antique Sterling Silver Gorham Chinese Motif Opium Box” is in sale since Friday, September 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “cave7″ and is located in Arlington, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Silver
- Maker: Gorham
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Color: Silver
- Type: Boxes