Antique Silver Betel/sireh Tobacco Box (chelpa), Chinese Straits Malaysia 19th C

ANTIQUE SILVER BETEL/SIREH TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), CHINESE STRAITS MALAYSIA 19TH C. Straits tobacco box, or. Would have been used to store betel nut. Has been ornamented using repousse and. Oxidation techniques in order to emphasise the floral motifs. This originates from Lower Perak in Malaysia, and dates to late 19. There is a large. Elegant flower on the front and back. With smaller flowers and leaves. Opens up through a latch on the front. There is a large ring attached. This would have been used to thread a chain through which would have been attached to clothing. This way, one could easily travel with. Their betel nuts without having to carry them around in their hands or pockets. Betel chewing became widespread across South East Asia and there was a great deal of paraphernalia attached to the habit with containers of various, sizes and shapes and special tools to cut the betel nuts. The containers were made of different materials, wood, lacquer and various metals, according to income and social standing. An extremely beautiful and expensive. A number of different. Containers to hold the various ingredients. Uld have been used to hold the. Set could only have belonged to a rich individual of high social standing. This is very good and. E with age and careful usage. Ome slight signs of wear and use, which do not detract. Please message me with any queries. Thank you for looking and dont forget to check my other listings for antique European, Indian, Middle Eastern. Quality silver, particularly antique items from Asia, India and the Middle East. If you are looking to sell, please contact me with details. The item “ANTIQUE SILVER BETEL/SIREH TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), CHINESE STRAITS MALAYSIA 19TH C” is in sale since Monday, May 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “argento-silver” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Product: Boxes
Age: 1850-1899
Style: Chinese Straits
Composition: Solid Silver
Pattern: Flora

Antique Silver Tobacco Box (chelpa), Flora, Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C

TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), FLORA. CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C. Straits tobacco box, or. Would have been used to store betel nut. Has been ornamented using repousse techniques. This originates from Lower Perak in Malaysia, and dates to late 19. The lid of the box is covered with. Spiralling leaves and flowers. On the body of the box, there are panels which have been which have been oxidised in order to embellish the silver flowers. This was a popular technique among Chinese Straits silver and the. Contrast here is quite lovely. Is bulbous, bulging out. And then curving back in. On the hinge of the box. There is a large ring attached. This would have been used to thread a chain through which would have been attached to clothing. This way, one could easily travel with. Their betel nuts without having to carry them around in their hands or pockets. Betel chewing became widespread across South East Asia and there was a great deal of paraphernalia attached to the habit with containers of various, sizes and shapes and special tools to cut the betel nuts. The containers were made of different materials, wood, lacquer and various metals, according to income and social standing. An extremely beautiful and expensive. A number of different. Containers to hold the various ingredients. Uld have been used to hold the. Set could only have belonged to a rich individual of high social standing. This is very good and. E with age and careful usage. Ome slight signs of wear and use, which do not detract. Please message me with any queries. Thank you for looking and dont forget to check my other listings for antique European, Indian, Middle Eastern. Quality silver, particularly antique items from Asia, India and the Middle East. If you are looking to sell, please contact me with details. The item “ANTIQUE SILVER TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), FLORA, CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C” is in sale since Monday, May 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “argento-silver” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Product: Boxes
Age: 1850-1899
Style: Chinese Straits
Composition: Solid Silver
Pattern: Flora

Antique Silver Tobacco Box (chelpa), Ribbed, Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C

TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), RIBBED. CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C. Straits tobacco box, or. Would have been used to store betel nut. When opened up, it is clear that the. Has been crafted using repousse techniques. This originates from Lower Perak in Malaysia, and dates to late 19. The lid of the box is decorated with flowers and leaves, a common theme of Chinese Straits silver. This is surrounded by a beaded border. Panels of flowers and leaves ballooning outwards which gives a heightened sense of realism to the piece. In between these panels, there are very thin strips of cut up silver. A nice texture to it and feel good to hold. On the back of the. There is a small loop. Affixed to the body. And through the small loop, there is a large ring. This would have been used to thread a chain through which would have been attached to clothing. This way, one could easily travel with. Their betel nuts without having to carry them around in their hands or pockets. Betel chewing became widespread across South East Asia and there was a great deal of paraphernalia attached to the habit with containers of various, sizes and shapes and special tools to cut the betel nuts. The containers were made of different materials, wood, lacquer and various metals, according to income and social standing. An extremely beautiful and expensive. A number of different. Containers to hold the various ingredients. Uld have been used to hold the. Set could only have belonged to a rich individual of high social standing. This is very good and. E with age and careful usage. Ome slight signs of wear and use, which do not detract. Please message me with any queries. Thank you for looking and dont forget to check my other listings for antique European, Indian, Middle Eastern. Quality silver, particularly antique items from Asia, India and the Middle East. If you are looking to sell, please contact me with details. The item “ANTIQUE SILVER TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), RIBBED, CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C” is in sale since Monday, May 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “argento-silver” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Product: Boxes
Age: 1850-1899
Style: Chinese Straits
Composition: Solid Silver
Pattern: Flora

Antique Silver Tobacco Box (chelpa), Birds, Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C

TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), BIRDS, CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C. Chinese Straits tobacco box, or. Would have been used to store betel nut. It is of fair size. And feels good in the hand. This originates from Lower Perak in Malaysia, and dates to late 19. The lid of the box is decorated with long-feathered birds facing one another. The elegant necks of the birds have considerable detailing, as do the bodies. Their plumage soars high above them and glides along the border encircling. The lid’s centre. The lid features many borders. The one surrounding the birds is a thin, beaded border. The next border out is a repeating motif of either leaves or feathers, both common themes among Chinese Straits silver. After that is another beaded border, identical to the first, and the last border is another leaf border. This one, however, is different the leaves jut outwards like spikes. The body of the box is covered with diamond-shaped panels containing flower heads and sprawling leaves. Is blank and free of any design. The front of the box, there is a large ring attached. This would have been used to thread a chain through which would have been attached to clothing. This way, one could easily travel with. Their betel nuts without having to carry them around in their hands or pockets. Betel chewing became widespread across South East Asia and there was a great deal of paraphernalia attached to the habit with containers of various, sizes and shapes and special tools to cut the betel nuts. The containers were made of different materials, wood, lacquer and various metals, according to income and social standing. An extremely beautiful and expensive. A number of different. Containers to hold the various ingredients. Uld have been used to hold the. Set could only have belonged to a rich individual of high social standing. This is very good and. E with age and careful usage. Ome slight signs of wear and use, which do not detract. Please message me with any queries. Thank you for looking and dont forget to check my other listings for antique European, Indian, Middle Eastern. Quality silver, particularly antique items from Asia, India and the Middle East. If you are looking to sell, please contact me with details. The item “ANTIQUE SILVER TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), BIRDS, CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C” is in sale since Monday, May 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “argento-silver” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Product: Boxes
Age: 1850-1899
Style: Chinese Straits
Composition: Solid Silver
Pattern: Birds

Antique Silver Tobacco Box (chelpa), Gilded, Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C

CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C. Straits tobacco box, or. Would have been used to store betel nut. And feels good in the. Palm of the hand. The box is gilded and r. Been used in the production process. Originates from Lower Perak in Malaysia, and dates to late 19. The silversmith has clearly taken time on this piece. They used repousse methods to emphasise the floral motif running along the body and lid of the. Used to cover the silver decorations in a thin layer of gold leaf. In addition to this, the background. Upon which the floral motif sits. Has been oxidised in order to make the design really pop-out. The contrast between the gold, silver, and black colours. The underside of the box has been finely chased. It features swirling and winding flowers surrounded by a tasteful border in the. On the back of the. There is a small loop. Affixed to the body. And through the small loop, there is a large ring. This would have been used to thread a chain through which would have been attached to clothing. This way, one could easily travel with. Their betel nuts without having to carry them around in their hands or pockets. Betel chewing became widespread across South East Asia and there was a great deal of paraphernalia attached to the habit with containers of various, sizes and shapes and special tools to. Cut the betel nuts. The containers were made of different materials, wood, lacquer and various metals, according to income and social standing. An extremely beautiful and expensive. A number of different. Containers to hold the various ingredients. Uld have been used to hold the. Set could only have belonged to a rich individual of high social standing. A brilliant tobacco box. With a great array of colours! This is very good and. E with age and careful usage. Ome slight signs of wear and use, which do not detract. Please message me with any queries. Thank you for looking and dont forget to check my other listings for antique European, Indian, Middle Eastern. Quality silver, particularly antique items from Asia, India and the Middle East. If you are looking to sell, please contact me with details. The item “ANTIQUE SILVER TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA), GILDED, CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C” is in sale since Monday, May 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “argento-silver” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Product: Boxes
Age: 1850-1899
Style: Chinese Straits
Composition: Silver-Gilt
Pattern: Flora

Antique Silver Tobacco Box (chelpa) & Chains, Chinese Straits, Malaysia, 19th C

TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA) &. CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C. Straits tobacco box, or. Would have been used to store betel nut. Attached to the box are. Chains with accessories, likely. And feels good in the. Palm of the hand. The box has had gilding. Epousse work done to it. Originates from Lower Perak in Malaysia, and dates to late 19. On either side of the box sits. A centrepiece in a crown shape. The tips of the crown jut out. For a lovely visual and textural. Crowns on the box have. Been gilded and are. Contrast against the s. The body of the box is convex and ribbed. Each ribbed segment is. Thin, beaded, vertical partitions. On the back of the. There is a large ring. Affixed to the body. Chains with accessories have. The first set of chains are attached between that ring and another. The second ring, there is a. Second set of chains with accessories. These implements were thought to be used for day-to-day tasks, specifically. There are three tools here. One of them, a tiny spoon. Is believed to have been used for cleaning out ear wax! Would have been attached to clothing. This way, one could easily travel with. Their betel nuts without having to carry them around in their hands or pockets. Betel chewing became widespread across South East Asia and there was a great deal of paraphernalia attached to the habit with containers of various, sizes and shapes and special tools to. Cut the betel nuts. The containers were made of different materials, wood, lacquer and various metals, according to income and social standing. An extremely beautiful and expensive. A number of different. Containers to hold the various ingredients. Uld have been used to hold the. Set could only have belonged to a rich individual of high social standing. With chains and accessories! This is very good and. E with age and careful usage. Ome slight signs of wear and use, which do not detract. Please message me with any queries. Thank you for looking and dont forget to check my other listings for antique European, Indian, Middle Eastern. Quality silver, particularly antique items from Asia, India and the Middle East. If you are looking to sell, please contact me with details. The item “ANTIQUE SILVER TOBACCO BOX (CHELPA) & CHAINS, CHINESE STRAITS, MALAYSIA, 19TH C” is in sale since Monday, May 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “argento-silver” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Product: Boxes
Age: 1850-1899
Style: Chinese Straits
Composition: Silver-Gilt
Pattern: Flora

19th Century Chinese Straits Peranakan Nonya Silver & Gilt Tobacco Box

19th Century Chinese Straits Peranakan Silver & Gilt Tobacco Box. This is a rare & fabulous quality Chinese Straits / Peranakan parcel gilt solid silver tobacco box, mid to late 19th century. Weighing a substantial 274 grams. Repousse decorated with Buddhist symbols & animals to the lid. Engraved flower heads to the base. CONDITION in good order – as per images. The overall condition is as you would expect from an object of substantial age that has been displayed/handled/used, usually over the lifetimes of several owners. Diameter 13cm x 9cm. Items are packed defensively & extreme care is taken to ensure you receive goods in perfect condition. The item “19th Century Chinese Straits Peranakan Nonya Silver & Gilt Tobacco Box” is in sale since Thursday, March 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Boxes”. The seller is “ratgallery” and is located in Southbourne. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

Product: Box
Region of Origin: Chinese
Primary Material: Silver
Age: 1850-1899
Original/Repro: Antique Original
Chinese Dynasty: Qing (1644-1911)

Chinese Straits Silver Belt Antique Circa 1919 Ac Silver A6873

Chinese Antique Straits White Silver metal Pierced Cricket Cage Box Peranakan

Stubbsywubsy Antiques, Curios & Collectables. Chinese Straits Cricket Cage. A fine Antique Chinese Straits Cricket cage with pierced Blossom design. Made from a silvered white metal and dating to the late 19th to early 20th century. Size 8 cm wide 3.25 cm deep. Condition in great antique condition there is a minor split to one corner as shown. Please use the photos to have a closer look and inspection of the overall condition. I Use Brand New High quality Materials to Send all of my Parcels, i will often Double box and use packaging Peanuts to ensure the items get to you Safely and Quickly. I have Been Collecting and Dealing in Antiques for most of My life, However there is always a Subjective element with Antiques and sometimes i may get it wrong. I always welcome any information or advice about my items. Listing design by Finest Design. The item “Chinese Antique Straits White Silver metal Pierced Cricket Cage Box Peranakan” is in sale since Tuesday, October 24, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Boxes”. The seller is “stubbsywubsy” and is located in witham, Essex. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Chinese Antique Straits White Silver metal Pierced Cricket Cage Box Peranakan

Chinese Straits Silver Repousse and Open Work Round Box, 19th Century

Chinese Straits or Peranakan silver round repousse and open work box, 19th Century. The box is 3 1/8″ X 3 1/4″ diameter and weighs 3.2 t. Marked illegibly on the inside. The item “Chinese Straits Silver Repousse and Open Work Round Box, 19th Century” is in sale since Monday, March 06, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “eclecticfl” and is located in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, China, Japan, Australia.

Age: 1850-1899
Type: Boxes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Primary Material: Silver
Region of Origin: Southeast Asia

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