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Chinese Enamel Box
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Chinese Enamel Box

19th century
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A 19th century Chinese Canton Enamel box and cover with a scene of a family in a country setting. There is a maker's signature to the inside of the lid and a chien Lung mark to the base. There is a small chip to one corner of the lid as can be seen in the image.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Chinese Canton Enamel Box to the 1870s.

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SA1240485
Description
A 19th century Chinese Canton Enamel box and cover with a scene of a family in a country setting. There is a maker's signature to the inside of the lid and a chien Lung mark to the base. There is a small chip to one corner of the lid as can be seen in the image.
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Chinese Canton Enamel Box to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240485
David Robinson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side.
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Archive I A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side.

Chinese Enamel Box

Archive II A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side. View II
Archive III A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side. View VIII
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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
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Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

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David Robinson Antiques
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A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side.
Chinese Enamel box
Ref: SA1240485
A rectangular Chinese Canton enamel box with rounded corners featuring hand-painted figures in a landscape setting on the lid and floral scrollwork on the side.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Qing Dynasty
  • MaterialEnamel, Copper
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFigural landscape scene, Floral cartouche, Blue scrollwork pattern
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This 19th-century Chinese Canton enamel box and cover is decorated with a hand-painted figural landscape scene on the lid, set against a multicolour palette including blue, green, and red tones, with floral cartouches and blue scrollwork patterns across the body and sides. The piece displays rounded corners, white background cartouches, and visible signs of age including a small chip to one corner of the lid. A maker's signature is located on the inside of the lid and a Chien Lung mark is present on the base. The box measures 7 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, offering a practical decorative container suitable for placement on a coffee table or sideboard in a living room, study, or hallway.

FAQs

Canton enamel refers to painted enamel on copper objects produced in Guangzhou, China, starting in the 18th century primarily for export to European markets. The technique adapted Western enamelling methods to traditional Chinese decorative motifs and craftsmanship.

These pieces are constructed on a shaped copper sheet foundation that is coated with a white vitreous enamel ground. Artisans then paint detailed imagery onto the surface using metallic mineral pigments before firing the piece in a kiln.

Authentic enamelware features delicate hand-painted brushwork, subtle glaze surface variations, and slight weight from its copper core. Exposed copper edges around the rim and base often show genuine signs of age and mild oxidisation.

Positioning a small enamel box on a coffee table, console table, or stacked on books introduces colour and historic pattern to contemporary surfaces. It pairs seamlessly alongside neutral ceramics or metallic accessories to create balanced visual texture.

Dust the item gently using a soft, dry microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals that may degrade the enamel layer. Keep the object away from high humidity and extreme heat to prevent enamel cracking or copper corrosion.
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