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Silver Trinket Box with Chinese Scene, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

About the Item

A heavy silver box with canted corners, the hinged cover in the style of an ancient traditional woodcut featuring a Chinese traveling figure or salesman with a walking stick in one hand, the other leading his horse burdened with baskets to a porch surrounded by trees. The sides decorated with ribbing, with a smooth polished silver base. The box opens to reveal two vacant compartments. Measures: 3 x 1.75 x 1 in. (7.6 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm) (W x D x H) The box weighs 5.29 troy ounces; 164.5 grams.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Catharines, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 289FDM1stDibs: LU1927328305722
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