Description
This exquisite and rather unusual Chinese export silver calling card case was made circa 1890. Of shaped rectangular form, the filigree borders with blue and green enamel floral decorations, the front and back with a basketweave background embellished with fine wire filigree depicting a phoenix and lotus design.
Pull -off cover and vacant cartouche to the top.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as per usual with filigree objects but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches
Width: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Condition:
Good.
Minor losses to the filigree and enamel commensurate with age.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585
Internal Ref: MARS81
Dimensions
Height = 9 cm (4")
Width = 6 cm (3")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT SILVER FILIGREE AND ENAMEL CARD CASE, CIRCA 1890
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
MARS81
Description
This exquisite and rather unusual Chinese export silver calling card case was made circa 1890. Of shaped rectangular form, the filigree borders with blue and green enamel floral decorations, the front and back with a basketweave background embellished with fine wire filigree depicting a phoenix and lotus design.
Pull -off cover and vacant cartouche to the top.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as per usual with filigree objects but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches
Width: 6cm / 2.2 inches.
Condition:
Good.
Minor losses to the filigree and enamel commensurate with age.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585
Internal Ref: MARS81
Dimensions
Height = 9 cm (4")
Width = 6 cm (3")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.