{"product_id":"antique-chinese-silver-floral-trinket-box-with-gilt-interior-circa-1900","title":"Antique Chinese Silver Floral Trinket Box with Gilt Interior – Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique Chinese silver trinket box, dating to approximately 1890–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and believed to be around the turn of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rectangular hinged box is extensively decorated with raised and chased floral and foliate work, covering the lid and continuing around all four sides. The underside carries a series of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese character marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consistent with the workshop and silver-quality marking system used on Chinese silver of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior was originally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold washed\/gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Much of this gilding has worn away during more than a century of use, although traces remain clearly visible, particularly inside the lid and around the edges. The silver exterior has likewise developed considerable natural patination, surface wear and scratching consistent with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than detracting from the piece, these signs of use form part of the history and character of an antique box believed to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 100 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Chinese silver trinket box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate period: 1890–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese character marks to the underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectangular hinged design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed floral and foliate decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally gilt\/gold-washed interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemaining traces of original gilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural patination, scratching and age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver a century of age and use reflected in its condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the condition of this antique item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55328928104777,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4176\/3145\/files\/D6E13AAC-6CD2-406D-8CA3-E45E7E453BA3.jpg?v=1789254234","url":"https:\/\/crowandcauldron.co.uk\/products\/antique-chinese-silver-floral-trinket-box-with-gilt-interior-circa-1900","provider":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}