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Pair of Late Qing Chinese Pewter Duck Boxes
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Pair of Late Qing Chinese Pewter Duck Boxes

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 November 2025 · Hobson May Collection
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Description

A very decorative pair of pewter duck boxes dating from the late Qing period. The features of the ducks have been skillfully defined in brass, i.e. eyes, wings, tail, feet and bill, the bases are also outlined in brass.

A great display item or an unusual trinket box.

c. 1900

Length 4" 10 cm

Depth: 2.75" 7 cm

Height: 3.5" 9 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated these Chinese Pewter Duck Boxes to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1003546
Dealers Internal Reference
D1026
Description
A very decorative pair of pewter duck boxes dating from the late Qing period. The features of the ducks have been skillfully defined in brass, i.e. eyes, wings, tail, feet and bill, the bases are also outlined in brass.

A great display item or an unusual trinket box.

c. 1900

Length 4" 10 cm

Depth: 2.75" 7 cm

Height: 3.5" 9 cm

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated these Chinese Pewter Duck Boxes to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1003546
Dealers Internal Ref
D1026
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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Archive I A pair of carved pewter duck-shaped lidded boxes with brass inlay details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Late Qing Chinese Pewter Duck Boxes

Archive II A pair of carved pewter duck-shaped lidded boxes with brass inlay details. View II
Archive III A pair of carved pewter duck-shaped lidded boxes with brass inlay details. View III
Archive IV A pair of carved pewter duck-shaped lidded boxes with brass inlay details. View IV
Archive V A pair of carved pewter duck-shaped lidded boxes with brass inlay details. View V
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
Telephone 07768 304056 or 0771 386 0021
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Hobson May Collection
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A pair of carved pewter duck-shaped lidded boxes with brass inlay details.
Pair of Late Qing Chinese Pewter Duck Boxes
Ref: SA1003546
A pair of carved pewter duck-shaped lidded boxes with brass inlay details.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPewter, Brass
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsZoomorphic shape, Wing feather engraving, Fitted lidded section, Brass inlay highlights
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Qing dynasty metalwork reflects a high degree of refinement in traditional casting and hammering techniques, often producing intricate vessels and figurines for scholarly and domestic use.

These pieces are typically fashioned from cast pewter, sometimes alloyed with other metals and accented with brass or bronze inlays, featuring fitted lidded compartments.

Authentication relies on examining the natural patina, casting seams, metal composition, and any traditional workshop marks or character stamps consistent with the period.

Such sculptural objects work effectively as focal points on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or coffee tables, adding a touch of historical craftsmanship to eclectic or minimalist spaces.

Pewter should be kept in stable humidity conditions, dusted gently with a soft dry cloth, and left unpolished to preserve the natural historical oxidisation.
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