Late 19th-early 20thc Chinese Silver Repousse Box Foo Dog with Moveable Parts

Description

A Chinese repousse silver box, late 19
th
-early 20
th
century, approximately 2 ¾” tall x 1 ¼” wide x 1 ¾” long, with a stamp on the bottom. It features a foo or lion dog (shishi) with a ball under one paw. It has some interesting “action features”: the ball rolls, the eyes move when the tongue is moved from side to side. Tests as silver. It is in excellent condition for its age, somewhat worn on the bottom, but no dents or breaks (see pictures). Very interesting little piece.
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING: This is a straightforward auction; no reserve, nothing overpriced for profit, no bargain-basement sales. I am a downsizing private collector occasionally selling items at little or no profit.  Item is returnable within 14 days and price will be refunded minus all shipping and ebay listing costs, as long as item is in the condition in which I sent it. NO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS and PAYPAL ONLY.  Shipping/insurance are by USPS Priority Mail for a flat fee of . Sales tax is only for New York
residents (8%). My primary interest is sharing my love of antiques and maintaining positive relationships with others who love them, while not going broke at the same time. WYSIWIG. Looking forward to doing business with you!