Antique Chinese Export Silver Octagonal Compact With Applied Rose Gold Monogram

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A fine antique Chinese Export silver compact.

Of an octagonal form with applied rose gold accents to each corner of … Read more A fine antique Chinese Export silver compact.

Of an octagonal form with applied rose gold accents to each corner of the box and the edges of the hinge. There is also an applied 'TB' monogram to the lid.

The interior with a mirror and a later brass Houbigant rouge insert. Impressed to the brass insert for Houbigant / France.

Simply a wonderful Chinese Export silver compact!

Date:
Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There are some losses to the silver of the compact's mirror, a small dent to the lid, and remnants of makeup in the insert. Otherwise, there are some light dents and indentations here & there, some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Marks:
Impressed to the brass insert for Houbigant / France. The silver is unmarked.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 19mm
Width: ca. 41mm
Depth: ca. 42mm

Weight: ca. 42.3 g

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