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Antique Pewter Chinese Box,Dragon Design Chinese Writing

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Chinese Boxes77 of 139Chinese Wood, Brass, and Jadite Jewelry Music Box/Marked Shanghai China/Circa Mid-20th CenturyANTIQUE ABALONE INLAY CHINESE FIGURE BOX, GIFT TO GRANDMA C.1915
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    Posted 9 years ago

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    mssue64
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    Hope somebody can help me,I bought this metal box from a friend who sold me her storage has dragon designs with Chinese writing inside,I would love to know more about it,hope somebody can help me,I believe this is old pewter or silver plated but not sure.

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    1. aghcollect aghcollect, 9 years ago
      The Kanji symbol on the lid appears to be the symbol for "Happiness"
      http://www.amazon.com/Chinese-Symbols-Stickers-Graphics-HAPPINESS/dp/B003L1AARS
    2. mssue64, 9 years ago
      Thanks aghcollect,you have any idea how old this box is
    3. aghcollect aghcollect, 9 years ago
      "China" is printed in English on the inside lid so I don't suspect it is very old - Sorry, I can't read the maker's mark.
    4. mssue64, 9 years ago
      Again thanks so much aghcollect!
    5. grendel67, 9 years ago
      I would not rule out that its not old probable 1920-30 range . China stamp in English has been used since 1890-1920's and into the 30's But the law changed in 1920 to export to the USA it had to have Made in added.
    6. mssue64, 9 years ago
      Thanks grendel67!!!!!!!!!!!

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