2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
Terms of sale
View demo
A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
The auction has ended
|
LOT 232:
LARGE REPOUSSE SILVER PLATED GOOD LUCK PUMKIN BOX
more...
|
|
|
Sold for: $100
Start price:
$
50
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
More details
|
LARGE REPOUSSE SILVER PLATED GOOD LUCK PUMKIN BOX
A very large figural Oriental silver plated wedding box. Impressively hand crafted pumpkin shaped box with embossed ornaments and etched details all over the surface. This nicely executed item is a popular wedding gift in Buddhist countries from Khmer Cambodia all up to Japan, specially in high class wealthy families. Named traditionally as Nangua, gourd it is a symbol of prosperity, abundance, and the descendants luck. The large box separates into two tight fitting halves and made in a section design with chased and punched scales while coiled silvered wire sepals in two layers and a solid twisted stem. Several panels are adorned with an engraved or openwork foliage motif. The stem is decorated with a relief swirl design. Unmarked. Circa: the first half of the 20th century. Asian and Oriental Silver Plated Wares, Home Decor, Vanity Accessories, and Collectibles.
Dimensions
Overall size: 5 x 3 1/2 x 4 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
