Chinese Export Silver Box KW c1890 Unique Flip Top
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 KW c1890 Unique Flip Top” is in sale since Saturday, November 25, 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