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Oriental snuffbox, in Chinese silver, with dragon and bamboo, late 19th century

Oriental snuffbox, in Chinese silver, with dragon and bamboo, late 19th century

Regular price €260,00
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A great find!
Rare and antique oval oriental silver snuffbox, made of Chinese silver, exported to Europe.
Embossed decoration with a central dragon surrounded by bamboo motifs. The lid has a functional ball closure.
This piece was manufactured for the Western market in the late 19th or early 20th century.
This is appropriate, given the Chinese belief that these snuff boxes were used as a remedy for common ailments such as colds, headaches, and stomach disorders.
Suitable for collecting, storing small items or for decorative use.
A display piece, ideal as a gift for a collector or to expand their collection.

**Characteristics:
- Approximate dimensions: 6.6 cm long, 3.2 cm high and 4.3 cm wide.
**Weight: 39.88 grams
**Composition:
- Main material: Silver
- Quality seals: Not visible.
- Acid test: Performed.
- Other materials: No.
**Additional details: These items are not new; they show signs of use and may have scratches and tarnish due to age. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Attention to detail!


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What you are buying (important)

We sell antique and vintage items, not new or freshly manufactured products. Due to their age and previous use, they may show signs of wear, marks, scratches, small losses, or variations typical of the passage of time. These characteristics are common in pieces with history and are part of their condition.

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Photos and color

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Patina and cleaning

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