An exceptional early 20th century Chinese export table top c...

Hammer

£1,900

An exceptional early 20th century Chinese export table top cigarette dispenser or smoking box, all over cloisonne enamel decoration set with turquoise and coral cabochons, having four doors each set with a carved and pierced jade panel depicting vases and precious objects, the doors opening simultaneously via a lever mechanism, the top of the box surmounted by four foo dogs, the lid decorated with Shou character sliding to reveal the ashtray with floral form push button emptying mechanism, stamped 'SILVER' to base, 18cm high, 36.8ozt