Fine Chinese Export Silver Snuff/Match Box, Leeching, Canton, C1850
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44800226 | Composition: Solid Silver |
| Material: Solid Silver | Product: Boxes |
| Antique: Yes | Brand: Leeching |
| Style: Chinese Export | Age: 1850-1899 |
Fine Chinese Export Silver Snuff / Match Box, Leeching, Canton, c1850.A really fantastic example of early Chinese Export work. The finely gilded interior is stamped once only ‘LC’ for the famous Canton Silversmith & Retailer, Leeching, active between 1830 and 1890.
The cover is finely chased with four musicians or scholars within a typical village scene, whilst the underside is similarly chased with three working villagers in similar surroundings, . The sides are profusely deco...rated with flowers. Interestingly at some point in the 19th century the box was adapted from snuff to matches, with a metal strike being incorporated to the rear of the box. There is also a small raised section to the front where possibly a link to carry on a chain was originally attached.
These boxes are hard to find and this is a great quality example by a super maker. Looking for a swift sale to go into the baby fund! Dimensions are 4.6cm x 4.5cm with the weight a chunky 46 grams.
Postage will be Special Delivery or Tracked Worldwide. Happy Bidding!
The cover is finely chased with four musicians or scholars within a typical village scene, whilst the underside is similarly chased with three working villagers in similar surroundings, . The sides are profusely deco...rated with flowers. Interestingly at some point in the 19th century the box was adapted from snuff to matches, with a metal strike being incorporated to the rear of the box. There is also a small raised section to the front where possibly a link to carry on a chain was originally attached.
These boxes are hard to find and this is a great quality example by a super maker. Looking for a swift sale to go into the baby fund! Dimensions are 4.6cm x 4.5cm with the weight a chunky 46 grams.
Postage will be Special Delivery or Tracked Worldwide. Happy Bidding!
