Chinese Gilt Silver Enamel Jade Bangle Tea Caddy
Chinese Gilt Silver Wire-Work & Enamel Tea Caddy incorporating an antique celadon Jade Bangle, the 4 lobed sides with enameled pairs of long tailed birds on flowering branches, the 4-sided domed cover with further enameled flowers and a wire-work finial; sides and cover with small inlaid turquoise cabochons. Good condition with light age related wear to gold, the small enamel flower on finial with very tiny chips. Total weight 579 grams. Height with cover 7 1/2 inches (19 cm.).
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Chinese Gilt Silver Wire-Work & Enamel Tea Caddy incorporating an antique celadon Jade Bangle, the 4 lobed sides with enameled pairs of long tailed birds on flowering branches, the 4-sided domed cover with further enameled flowers and a wire-work finial; sides and cover with small inlaid turquoise cabochons. Good condition with light age related wear to gold, the small enamel flower on finial with very tiny chips. Total weight 579 grams. Height with cover 7 1/2 inches (19 cm.).