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Antique Chinese Export Silver Box with Repousse Chrysanthemums by Zee Wo

$1,250
£957.97
€1,101.02
CA$1,755.69
A$1,964.94
CHF 1,028.57
MX$23,870.42
NOK 13,060.28
SEK 12,324.61
DKK 8,215.56

About the Item

A fine antique Chinese export silver box. By Zee Wo of Shanghai, China. Decorated throughout with repousse chrysanthemums on a stippled ground. The lid with an unengraved cartouche framed by repousse chrysanthemums and leaves. The sides with a repeating chrysanthemum motif, leaves, and flower buds. Lined with a later wood interior. Marked to the base with the Chinese character 恩 / ZEEWO / and possibly 和. Simply a wonderful Chinese silver box! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: The box has a slight smile (meaning it doesn't close entirely flush). There is an opening at the seam of the wood liner in the lid, some light edge wear (primarily to the base), some surface scratches here & there, and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Zee Wo Marks: Marked to the base with the Chinese character 恩 / ZEEWO / 和? (unidentified mark). Measurements: Height: ca. 1 7/8 in. Width: ca. 4 1/4 in. Depth: ca. 3 5/8 in. Weight: ca. 330 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Zee Wo
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    330 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.88 in (47.76 mm)Width: 4.25 in (107.95 mm)Depth: 3.63 in (92.21 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The box has a slight smile (meaning it doesn't close entirely flush). There is an opening at the seam of the wood liner in the lid, some light edge wear (primarily to the base), some surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 632024172949DIINVBFMY24_MHA1stDibs: LU849324927862

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