The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A collection of silver snuff boxes dating from different ages and places
The top centre one is Chinese Export silver – a rare find and dates from the mid 19th century. Every face has been repousse worked with a different scene in incredible detail
The bottom left is an English silver snuff box also early – it dates from 1832
The one on the bottom right is finely worked with a cross hatch design and is the youngest – it dates from 1907
Do get in touch if you would like more detail on any of these pieces
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low