COLLECTION OF FIVE LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE SILV...

Estimate

£70 - £100

COLLECTION OF FIVE LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE SILVER ITEMS, COMPRISING OF FOUR BOXES AND FLOWER VASE
Vase being of hexagonal form having chased and repoussé flower decoration within panels, three separate Chinese characters hallmarks and symbol to underside, raised slightly on three small half bun feet (h 8.5cm x d 8.5cm), Chinese Octagonal box having hinged lid, chased and repoussé decoration showing two dragons chasing a fiery pearl of wisdom amongst clouds within border, side panels depicting flowers amongst foliage, two Chinese characters hallmarks to underside (h 4cm x d 6.7cm), round and octagonal box decorated with chased and repoussé floral decoration, both marked with two Chinese character hallmarks to underside. Rectangular box having prominent lion dog finial, chased floral panels, Chinese characters mark to underside.
(h 5cm)
265.6g

Provenance: purchased throughout the 1960’s by Vendor whilst working for Gillette, setting up their factories in Delhi, Malaysia, China etc