Rectangular Silver Box with Hinged Cover

Description:

Rectangular Silver Box with Hinged Cover, China, early 20th century, the cover decorated with a repousse and chased dragon and engraved with a three-letter monogram "CRH" in the center, the four sides with two dragons depicted on two sides each, stamped "PK" and with an illegible Chinese mark on the plain base, 3 1/8 x 9 1/2 x 5 in.
Estimate $1,500-1,800

tarnishing and rusting to silver, multiple surface scratches, remnants of silver polish to some areas.


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