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Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays
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Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays

In Fabric Covered Presentation Box.

Dimensions:

Box: 9 x 8 cm Ash Tray: 9 x 2.5 cm

Condition: Beautiful as pictured. No chips cracks or any restoration.

This is a very nice example with no faults, no fading or any issues.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Chinese Silver Enamel Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays

In Fabric Covered Presentation Box.

Dimensions:

Box: 9 x 8 cm Ash Tray: 9 x 2.5 cm

Condition: Beautiful as pictured. No chips cracks or any restoration.

This is a very nice example with no faults, no fading or any issues.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Chinese Silver Enamel Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1133256
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Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays. SOLD15 OCT 26
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Archive I A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays. SOLD15 OCT 26

Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays

Archive II A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays. View II
Archive III A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays. View III
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Archive V A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays. View V
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Archive VIII A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays. View VIII
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Archive X A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays. View X
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Archive XII A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays. View XII
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Archive XIV A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays. View XIV
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A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays.
Vintage Qing Chinese Sterling Silver & Enamel Fish Cigarette Box, Two Ash Trays
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A Chinese silver and turquoise enamel cylindrical lidded box decorated with goldfish motifs, accompanied by two matching lobed ashtrays.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel, Coral
  • ColourTurquoise Blue
  • MotifsGoldfish motif, Filigree enamel, Coral cabochons, Lobated profile

This nineteenth-century Qing Dynasty set comprises a lidded cylindrical box and two matching ashtrays crafted from sterling silver, enamel, and coral, presented together inside a blue fabric-covered box. The pieces exhibit a vibrant turquoise blue enamel finish with detailed goldfish motifs, inset coral cabochons, and a lobed profile. The lidded box incorporates a spherical coral finial on top, while the two ashtrays share the same lobated rims and intricate filigree enamel decoration. The lidded box measures 9 by 8 cm and each ashtray measures 9 by 2.5 cm. Positioned on a sideboard top, this decorative set suits a gentleman's library or study interior, adding a refined cultural accent to a modern living space. The set functions as both a decorative display piece and a practical accessory for storing small keepsakes or servicing a table.

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Chinese export silver and enamelled wares developed significantly during the late Qing Dynasty to fulfill demand from Western markets. Craftsmen adapted traditional silver-smithing and filigree enamel techniques to produce functional Western items, such as cigarette cases, desk accessories, and tea sets, decorated with traditional Chinese iconography.

These items are typically constructed from high-grade silver or silver gilt, adorned with fine filigree wirework and vitreous enamels. Accent elements frequently include bezel-set semi-precious hardstones such as coral, turquoise, or jade.

Authentic items display fine silver wire filigree with hand-applied vitreous enamel that shows minor surface variations under magnification. Look for silver hallmarks or regional export stamps, such as SILVER or maker marks, along with genuine coral or hardstone cabochons inset into hand-crafted bezels.

Display the lidded container and accompanying trays on a sideboard, coffee table, or executive desk as decorative accent pieces. Pair them with polished timber, dark leather, or minimalist stone surfaces to highlight the detailed metalwork and turquoise tones.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to clean crevices without catching fine filigree wires. Avoid liquid polishes, silver dips, or abrasive compounds, as these can dissolve delicate enamels or damage inset cabochons.
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