Lot 7: Chinese Silver Amulet Box & Opium Box

1st item: Chinese silver opium or cricket box with elaborate pierced leaf and vine design, and with branch shaped latch, stamped “Silver” to underside (XRF tests 68% silver). 2 3/4 in. H x 4 in. W x 2 7/8 in. D. 5.360 troy oz. 2nd item: Chinese or Southeast Asian silver amulet box with raised dragon design to center and inlaid coral and malachite cabachons, raised on four silver ball feet. Unmarked. (XRF tests 94% silver). 1 1/4 in. H x 4 1/2 in. L x 3 in. D. Both items late 19th to early 20th century. 

PROVENANCE:

Private Nashville collection. 

CONDITION:

Opium Box: Excellent condition. Amulet box: Very good condition; polish residue and a possible tiny solder repair to central dragon design, along with some very minor dents.