Chinese Export Silver Miniature 14 Figure Processional Display C1880 Signed For Sale

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This is a exceptional c1880 Chinese export silver miniature fourteen figure processional display.

One of several CES miniature displays we are offering, from the same several generation collection.

The last one, a miniature torture chamber, sold for $2000. USD

This rare c1880 Chinese silver miniature procession with fourteen figures, on original rosewood platform.

The lead and last figures holding fish models on tall stick.

Followed by two Chinese men with garden lantern, and one with parasol.

A pair of men with banners, as well as large drums hanging from neck.

Musicians with long trumpet and one with cymbals.

The sedan carriage with beautiful hand engraved leaf and floral displays.

This Chinese export silver miniature processional scene is 7 inches long. The taller figures are 1 3/4 inches.

In fine condition. Rich silver patina to most pieces. Much of the original detail intact. Scattered losses to parts of few figures and carriage accents. Not all secured by fasteners, some with glue. The original rosewood stand in fine overall state.

For the discerning collector of the finest Chinese export silver. An exceptional c1880 Chinese export silver fourteen figure miniature processional display. Signed.

No returns of this set due to condition.

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Please feel free to inquire directly about this, or any item we've listed. Whether the item is alone or part of a set. We very much welcome your interest. We are collectors first. As such, we are quite easy to work with.

We happily combine items when shipping, saving you costs. We ship twice weekly, usually US Postal Priority. Fully insured for domestic packages, and air parcel overseas. We charge a bit more than actual cost for custom size boxes, shipping materials and to pay for professional packing.

Remember, the items you see are antiques. Hence, have an expected amount of wear from normal use. As such, returning an item because we failed to mention the tiniest bit of wear, or barely discernible flaw is not acceptable. Nor do we accept returns based on buyer's remorse. Nor change of taste, or because a buyer did not realize how "small" four inches might be once in hand.

Please note, Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.

We have over 7710 responses. And, are quite proud of our Top Seller designation.

We received favorable notice in the March 12th, 2006 New York Times. Page 8, Business Section, in a well written article on silver collecting. Copy furnished upon request.

From our personal collection, a fine mid 19th century coin silver basket by Edward & John Moore is illustrated in the cover article in May/June 2008 Silver Magazine.

Enjoy....and good fortune in your offerding.

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