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Pretty Chinese Silver Compact
William Rand Antiques
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Pretty Chinese Silver Compact

1900 - 1920
Description

A very pretty Chinese solid silver ladies compact with built in mirror. Delightful planished and engraved decoration. Circa 1900-1920.

In excellent condition. Weight: 90 grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this Chinese Export Silver Compact to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195177
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Description
A very pretty Chinese solid silver ladies compact with built in mirror. Delightful planished and engraved decoration. Circa 1900-1920.

In excellent condition. Weight: 90 grams

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Chinese Export Silver Compact to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195177
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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An oval silver compact featuring an engraved landscape scene with junk boats, mountains, trees, and a textured background.
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Archive I An oval silver compact featuring an engraved landscape scene with junk boats, mountains, trees, and a textured background.

Pretty Chinese Silver Compact

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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
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3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
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William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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An oval silver compact featuring an engraved landscape scene with junk boats, mountains, trees, and a textured background.
Pretty Chinese Silver Compact
Ref: SA1195177
An oval silver compact featuring an engraved landscape scene with junk boats, mountains, trees, and a textured background.
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Chinese export silver refers to silver items produced in China from the late eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century specifically for export to Western markets. These pieces often feature traditional Chinese motifs blended with Western forms and utility.

Antique compacts from this genre were predominantly constructed from solid silver or sterling silver, frequently featuring hand-engraved or chased decoration. Internal mechanisms included hinged lids, integrated mirrors, and fitted powder compartments.

Authentic pieces often bear maker marks in Chinese characters alongside Western silver stamps or purity marks such as SILVER or 90. Visual hallmarks include hand-tooled textures, chased dragon or landscape motifs, and precise hand engraving.

Small silver accessories work well displayed on a mirrored tray, atop a bedroom dressing table, or styled alongside books in a display cabinet. They add metallic texture and historical detail to modern vanity setups.

Clean the exterior using a soft, non-abrasive cloth specifically treated for silver polishing to avoid removing fine surface details. Store the piece in a dry, tarnish-resistant pouch away from humidity to preserve its finish.
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