Antique Chinese Export China Straits Reticulated Silver Metal Cricket Box C.1900

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Antique Chinese Export China Straits Reticulated Silver Metal Cricket Box C.1900:
$595.00

Antique China Straits Reticulated Silver Metal Box
Description:
Antique Chinese Export China Straits Silver Metal Cricket Box, Late 19th-Early 20th C. Finely crafted of silver plated metal (or a low grade silver), the box of hexagonal shape with hinged cover and flat base; the rim of the cover engraved with foliate bands and the surfaces of the cover and sides decorated with elaborate repousse and chased panels of exotic birds and flowering branches against an intricate pierced lattice/vine ground. Apparently unmarked.The box appears to have been crafted by Peranakan Chinese or Straits-born Chinese, the descendants of Chinese immigrants who came to the Malay archipelago including British Malaya (now Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, where they are also referred to as Baba-Nyonya) and Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia; where they\'re also referred as Kiau-Seng) between the 15th and 17th centuries.Dimensions:
5.5\" diameter/long x 5\" wide x 3.125\" deep (14cm x 12.7cm x 7.9cm).
Weight: 11.89oz. (337g)Condition:
Overall, the box is in very good condition with appropriate signs of age. The silver nicely tarnished and the surfaces with areas of wear/abrasions from general handling. The underside with some shelf-wear and shallow (minor) dents.All major flaws are noted in the condition report above; however, every item is unique and with a history of it?s own so there may be additional flaws or signs of age which are not mentioned. Please review all images carefully for an accurate representation of the condition:

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