Rare Antique Kwan Wo Chinese Export Silver Throne Salt Box Circa 1890s
This sale is for an extremely Rare Antique Kwan Wo Chinese Export Silver Throne Salt Box measuring approx 8 cm by 6.5 cm and weighs approx 95 grams. The Box is in the form of a Throne with an all-over Hand Engraved Pattern and pierced edging with lift up seat to a gilded interior (some ware) and is fully marked to the base for Kwan Wo Canton / Hong Kong C 1880 – 1920. Silver Salt Thrones are traditional items in Russian culture and the majority are Russian in origin what makes this one a bit rarer is that it is a Chinese Export Silver piece. The Box is in overall very good used Antique condition and as mentioned is quite rare. Please use photos as an aid to condition. The item “Rare Antique Kwan Wo Chinese Export Silver Throne Salt Box Circa 1890s” is in sale since Monday, October 19, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Salt & Pepper Cellars/Shakers”. The seller is “silverobjectsofvertu” and is located in Taunton. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, 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, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Kuwait, Qatar, Uruguay, Viet nam.
- Product: Salt Boxes
- Style: Victorian
- Age: 1850-1899
- Pattern: Throne
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Brand: Kwan Wo
- Origin: Chinese Export Silver
Chinese Export Silver Box Card Case c1875 KWAN WO FIGURES IN GARDEN
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX c1875 KWAN WO “UNIQUE FOLD OPEN FORM”. THIS ITEM IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SUPERSHRINK. BRINGING YOU THE SAME FINE ANTIQUE SILVER & DECORATIVE ARTS. A rare c1875 Chinese export silver fold open cigarette case. A design we have not observed in other CES cigarette boxes. Signed for Kwan Wo. Cover with Chinese figures preparing meal, mother seated in garden watching. Children play, figure enters dwelling as maiden watch from window, all amidst. Lush tree and garden on stippled background. Opposite side with bamboo grove on stippled ground. Interior retains hint original gold and also retains both expandable. In very fine condition. Rich silver patina, closes firmly. Each of the figures even retain most of their facial detail. The rare Chinese export silver fold open cigarette. Box is 3 1/2 inches and 3 standard ounces. The item “Chinese Export Silver Box Card Case c1875 KWAN WO FIGURES IN GARDEN” is in sale since Wednesday, July 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “runwithme” and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Silver
- Maker: Kwan Wo
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Chinese Export Silver Box Kwan Wo c1890 Flip Top Open Side Form
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX KWAN WO FLIP TOP & SIDE OPEN FORM. A very rare Chinese export silver cigarette case. The design is quite unique. Rectangular with soft curved shoulders. The hinged top opens and then allows each side to open wide. For ease of filling with cigarettes. This design is rare. Lower cover with figures in garden, gazebo, children playing. And elder lounging, exotic trees. Upper section elder traveler with walking stick and attendant. Opposite side bamboo garden. Shield with cypher CW? For the original owner. The Chinese export silver flip top side opening. Cigarette case is 3 3/8 inches and 2.8 (standard) ounces. In very fine condition. Lustreous silver patina throughout. Retains most original brilliant detail, including much of each figure’s facial. The item “Chinese Export Silver Box Kwan Wo c1890 Flip Top Open Side Form” is in sale since Monday, July 17, 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.
- Age: 1850-1899
- Region of Origin: China
- Primary Material: Silver
- Type: Boxes tray tea set
- Maker: Kwan Wo
Chinese Export Silver Box Kwan Wo c1890 Flip Top Open Side Form
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX KWAN WO FLIP TOP & SIDE OPEN FORM. A very rare Chinese export silver cigarette case. The design is quite unique. Rectangular with soft curved shoulders. The hinged top opens and then allows each side to open wide. For ease of filling with cigarettes. This design is rare. Lower cover with figures in garden, gazebo, children playing. And elder lounging, exotic trees. Upper section elder traveler with walking stick and attendant. Opposite side bamboo garden. Shield with cypher CW? For the original owner. The Chinese export silver flip top side opening. Cigarette case is 3 3/8 inches and 2.8 (standard) ounces. In very fine condition. Lustreous silver patina throughout. Retains most original brilliant detail, including much of each figure’s facial. The item “Chinese Export Silver Box Kwan Wo c1890 Flip Top Open Side Form” is in sale since Tuesday, June 13, 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.
- Age: 1850-1899
- Region of Origin: China
- Primary Material: Silver
- Type: Boxes tray tea set
- Maker: Kwan Wo