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For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of …
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For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists took advantage of the alloy’s malleability and low melting point to fashion beautifully crafted teakettles and canisters that rivaled the workmanship of fine porcelain.
This precious little box is sculpted of pewter in the shape of a gourd or pumpkin, a fruit thought to carry blessings of abundance because of its many seeds. A charming addition to an autumn table setting, the small box is topped with a knob shaped as a curling tendril and two slender leaves of contrasting brass.
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pewter
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. less
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