Antique Chinese Silver Card Case Filigree Wire Dragon Design

Item: 187041
Origin: China
Circa Date: Late 1800s
Options:
Contact seller
Add to wishlist
Email a friend
Flag this listing

Seller: giamer - Visit Store
Seller Status: Good
Ends: Tuesday, April 13, 9:15 p.m. CDT
Time Remaining:
22 days, 15 hours
Price $400.00

Shipping:	15.00 (USPS First Class)
Payments Accepted:	Personal Check, PayPal, Money Order, Other, Cashiers Check
Ending:	22 days, 15 hours (Tue Apr 13, 9:15 p.m. CDT)
Date Listed:	Tue Sep 15, 8 p.m. CDT
Login To Purchase
Item Description: <p><u><b>Details</u></b> <ul> <li><b>Description: </b>Antique silver card case with wire raised dragon decoration. The card case has a beautiful filigree design all around the periphery of the box and on the sides. It is decorated with four dragons made of wires and soldered together and fixed on a flat portion of the case. Additionally the dragons are surrounded by a nice floral wire design, while the filigree design has a floral and foliate design built in it. The case has the initial W on top of the lift-off lid. <br><br> <li><b>Date: </b>late 18th or early 19th century <br><br> <li><b>Origin: </b>China <br><br> <li><b>Size: </b>2 1/2" by 3 3/4" and is 7/16" thick and weighs 2 ounces. <br><br> <li><b>Maker: </b>Unknown <br><br> <li><b>Marks: </b>Unmarked except for the Monogrammed "W" <br><br> <li><b>Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: </b>Very nice card case. Although it is not marked at all, we are confident that it is made of silver. However, even if not, it is a great piece of unusual design and quality. <br><br> <li><b>Condition: </b>Case is in excellent condition. It has no breaks or repairs. It has a spot of two where the soldered wire has broken loose, but nothing to worry about. Just look at the photos to appreciate the quality and condition of this beautiful card case. <br><br> <li><b>In Closing: </b>Just a very nice “objects de vertu” for your box or card case collection. <br></center></td></tr></table></center></div>

Antique Chinese Silver Card Case Filigree Wire Dragon Design

SeeAuctions.com ™ is an online hosting and live auction service for buying and selling antiques, collectibles, fine art and more. The terms of all sales under SeeAuctions.com ™
are subject to individual sellers' policies, in accordance with SeeAuctions Seller Agreement. Copyright © 2005 - 2008 SeeAuctions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Monday, March 22nd 2010.

Antique Chinese Silver Card Case Filigree Wire Dragon Design

Price $400.00

Login To Purchase