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Vintage Chinese Export Silver Military Lookout Tower & Soldier Silver Model
$695
£522.81
€605.65
CA$979.81
A$1,089.61
CHF 571.79
MX$13,287.27
NOK 7,227.68
SEK 6,776.23
DKK 4,520.48
About the Item
A fine vintage Chinese figural silver sculpture.
In solid (likely .900 fine) silver.
In the form of a lookout tower with a staircase and a cabin and flag at the top.
There are two guards carrying rifles, one at the base of the structure and the other partway up the stairs.
Marked to the base.
Simply wonderful Chinese silver!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There are light bends, some dings and light indentations throughout. There is an impressed pattern to the roof. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Marks:
Marked to the base ON / chinese marks.
Fineness:
Likely .900 fine.
Measurements:
Height: ca. 81.2 mm
Width: ca. 48.8 mm
Depth: ca. 47.7 mm
Weight: ca. 63.5 g
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- Metal:
- Weight:63.5 g
- Dimensions:Height: 3.2 in (81.2 mm)Width: 1.93 in (48.8 mm)Depth: 1.88 in (47.7 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There are light bends, some dings and light indentations throughout. There is an impressed pattern to the roof. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 5132025170703DSAINVCHMY25_ZA1stDibs: LU849326774092
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