ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER GILT SNUFF BOX EMBOSSED LID & SIDES FRENCH MARKS

Pricing & History
  • Sold for
    Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
  • Sold Date
  • Source eBay UK
Welcome to Jordan's Silver Jewellery & Antiques Enquiries - (01702) 616121 / 07976385350 / email direct by PLEASE READ POSTAGE COSTS CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING For overseas items, 'International Signed For' service is compulsory . For domestic deliveries, Special Delivery is compulsory for items over £46. This ensures buyer and seller protection and maximum security for you as a valued customer. We always combine shipping for multiple items bought. Please pay for all items together when you have finished bidding. Many thanks. DESCRIPTION I am happy to chat on the phone about any aspect of an item, so please call if you prefer on either or - my name is Joe. Please Email me directly with questions or buy it now option by This piece is a rare antique Chinese export silver gilt snuff box with a chased and engraved countryside scene to the lid with leaf and berry decoration around the sides. This is in good complete condition, the lid closing with a click. There is wear to the decoration and gilding and dents to the base - all shown clearly below. The lid edge bears French boars head discharge marks for small silver. I'm unsure of the age of this box - early 19th century I would guess. (25.4mm to the inch) The size is 62mm across x 44mm wide x 14mm deep. WEIGHT (approx) (31.1g to the troy ounce) The weight is 67g. Gross. read more