£4,200
A 19th century white metal and red enamelled box (probably French (the head of Minerva to the underside)). The hinged top centrally mounted with a 19th century Chinese pale-celadon jade pendant pierced for suspension, the obverse carved with a man walking with a broom resting on his shoulder and looking upon a small boy with a goose in his arms. The reverse with 14-character script below scrolls. (LWH 10 x 8.5 x 4 cm)
* Condition: The jade has old glue residue around the edges to the inside of the lid, from where it has been glued into place in the silver mount. There are no chips, cracks or other faults visible, although it has not been removed from the box - on the inside face with the calligraphy, the edge of the jade is visible - however, the edge is not visible to the front of the pendant, as it is overlapped by the oval mount. The box is in good condition, with no damage to the enamel or silver. The French hallmarks to the edge of the base are clear. The hinge is firm and opens and closes correctly and shuts flush. In good condition overall.
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