Eighteen Metalwork Items

Description:

Eighteen Metalwork Items, China, 19th/20th century, two round covered boxes, an openwork card case, two stem cups, two goblets, a hexagonal covered box, a cylindrical cloisonne covered caddy, a caparisoned elephant, three snuff bottles, three pendant charms: two hexagonal and one in the shape of fish, three repousse rabbit-shape pendants, and a dragon with enameled details, ht. to 6 1/4, lg. to 10 in.
Estimate $400-600

overall tarnishing to metal, some with minor dent, warping, heavy surface dirt to some.


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