Four Pieces of Asian Silver and Silverplate
Four Pieces of Asian Novelty Silver and Silverplate
20th century, including:
a Chinese Export silver butter pat, with reticulated floral rim and bamboo edge, w. 3-1/2";
a Japanese "Jungin" silver trinket box in the form of a fan, with swinging lid, l. 3"; and
a pair of silverplate hinged boxes in the form of fortune cookies, w. 2-3/4".
2.29 total t. oz. (weighable silver)
Condition Report: **The pin on the fan box lid is worn and the lid detaches easily. Otherwise, all pieces are in good condition with minimal wear. The "cookies" are particularly nice, and of more recent date than the other two pieces. Each marked with Chinese or Japanese idiograms.
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Four Pieces of Asian Novelty Silver and Silverplate
20th century, including:
a Chinese Export silver butter pat, with reticulated floral rim and bamboo edge, w. 3-1/2";
a Japanese "Jungin" silver trinket box in the form of a fan, with swinging lid, l. 3"; and
a pair of silverplate hinged boxes in the form of fortune cookies, w. 2-3/4".
2.29 total t. oz. (weighable silver)
Condition Report: **The pin on the fan box lid is worn and the lid detaches easily. Otherwise, all pieces are in good condition with minimal wear. The "cookies" are particularly nice, and of more recent date than the other two pieces. Each marked with Chinese or Japanese idiograms.