Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Includes (2) Japanese 950 silver salt and pepper shakers in the form of a corn cob; a pair of Chinese export silver match box safes with mark of Yu Chang, active in Hong Kong circa 1900-1925, marked "Sterling", each a reticulated form with hand chased foliate decorations and "A" monograms; a Chinese export silver match safe with bird decoration and characters to the lid; a Chinese silver miniature fan, with character mark; a Chinese style silver pin in the form of an easel with a lizard and engraved image of a woman, not marked, acid tests silver; and a nut dish featuring a textured flange with pressed foliate motifs, unidentified mark, XRF tests 96-97% silver content; all without monograms.
The matchbox safes 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.
5.35 total troy oz. (includes remnants of vintage box)
From a Significant Boston Silver Collector One matchbox safe retaining vintage box.