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Japanese Sterling Silver & Mixed Metal Lacquered Box Stork Design Meiji Period

$ 1399.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Age: 1880s
  • Condition: used,
  • Pattern: Japanese
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Type: Box
  • Brand: Japanese

    Description

    Japanese Sterling Silver & Mixed Metal Box Stork Design Lacquered Interior Meiji Period
    of rectangular form, Meiji Period Artist Signed Japanese sterling silver & mixed metal box Circa 1880's, with exterior top green patinated bronze plaque applied with silver & 24k gold descending stork with spread-out wings landing upon hand embossed tree branch, the plaque set with-in silver frame. Interior of the box decorated with fitted lacquered wood hand painted in brown & 24k gold paint panels depicting a willow tree, wood fences surrounded with grass meadow landscape. Interior separated in-to two sections for matches, unfiltered cigarettes or ceremonial articles. The main body set with-in sterling silver frame. Overall very good condition, some visible paint touch-ups along the corners, minor scratches, no visible damage to the main plaque, some patina wear & spotted discoloration, silver frame made with nearly pure silver therefore, shows a few pin-pointed marks, one very minor lower side dent, a few slightly deeper scratches.
    Article is over 125 years old w/Overall Decent Condition & Size -- Intact DĂ©cor Design & Lacquered Panels
    Marked: Artist Signed to the lower right corner, silver marked & signed.
    Length ~7 1/4 in., Width 4 3/4 in., Height 2 1/3 in., Gross Total Weight ~630 grams