Age: Qing dynasty

Description: A fine Chinese green jadeite inlaid export silver box. The Chinese export silver box with 'chrysanthemum and butterfly' raised decoration on a stippled ground and set with a very good selection of apple green jadeite pierced and incised plaques, the whole raised on four elephant jadeite feet, engraved BENSABOTT SHOP CHICAGO on the base as well as 90 and two makers marks.

Size: Height 2 3/4 inches 7 1/2 cm
Width 3 1/2 inches 9cm
Length 6 1/3 inches 16 cm

Provenance: From a Montreal estate

Condition Report: A Chinese silver export box with jadeite inlay, notably from the Bensabbot shop in Chicago, stamped with three hallmarks including one, "W.H", likely belonging to the maker, Wang Hing the box is inlaid with eleven pieces of jadeite, including the jadeite elephant shaped feet. The jade all appears to be in perfect condition, the box does not have any visible damage in terms of dents, scrapes or wear which is unusual for its age, in fact the box appears to be in very good condition. There is a glue residue around the feet, possibly due to restoration efforts. The wooden inserts on the interior are all in perfect condition, although it is possible that some of the wooden inserts have been replaced to render the cigarette box functional for use, the gold wash to the interior maintains a nice colour, the jadeite plaque on the top has been carefully inspected with a flashlight and does not appear to have any damage whatsoever, perhaps some natural inclusions. The thickness of the jadeite plaque on the top is estimated between 4 and six millimeters, generally speaking the box is in very good condition for it's age. PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR A CONDITION REPORT AS NEEDED.

The absence of a condition report does not imply good or bad condition however a condition report may be requested as additional information about any lot. Please understand that any statement about condition is provided to a prospective buyer as a courtesy and a prospective buyer is encouraged to have a professional restorer or art conservator evaluate lots and their respective condition to make sure they meet any particular expectations. All lots are sold as-is where is. Please note this Sale is conducted in USD. All Canadian customers will have the option of paying the CAD equivalent. Jade keywords: Jade, jadeite, nephrite, burmese, xinjiang, hetian, qianlong, imperial, white, mutton fat, beijing, suzhou, ming, song, yuan, jin, liao, toggle, pendant, belthook, belt hook, chinese, hong kong, taiwan, old, antique, carved, polished,