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Lot Essay
This gilt-decorated silver circular box and cover was placed on a low table alongside a brass-inlaid pewter circular tray, lot 8103 in this sale, in Mr. Ellsworth’s living room.
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. - there are several small dents to the box and cover, including one large dent on the cover near one dragon's neck - expected scratches on the surface - minor areas of tarnish
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Lot 8104Sale 11220
CHINA, LATE MING-QING DYNASTY, 17TH-19TH CENTURYA GILT-DECORATED SILVER CIRCULAR BOX AND COVEREstimate: USD 7,000 - 9,000
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