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2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 09:00AM EST
Lot 7

Chinese Silver Amulet Box & Opium Box

Estimate: $700 - $800
Sold for
$430.50
Sold Price includes BP

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1st item: Chinese silver opium or cricket box with elaborate pierced leaf and vine design, and with branch shaped latch, stamped "Silver" to underside (XRF tests 68% silver). 2 3/4 in. H x 4 in. W x 2 7/8 in. D. 5.360 troy oz. 2nd item: Chinese or Southeast Asian silver amulet box with raised dragon design to center and inlaid coral and malachite cabachons, raised on four silver ball feet. Unmarked. (XRF tests 94% silver). 1 1/4 in. H x 4 1/2 in. L x 3 in. D. Both items late 19th to early 20th century. 

Condition

Opium Box: Excellent condition. Amulet box: Very good condition; polish residue and a possible tiny solder repair to central dragon design, along with some very minor dents.

Provenance

Private Nashville collection. 

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