On offer is a rare and beautiful antique silver enamel snuff box, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century, crafted with fine detail in the Chinese export style. This exquisite small box is made from silver with a richly gilded interior and showcases vibrant peacock and bird motifs in colorful enamel. Whether you’re a collector of Chinese export antiques or a lover of meaningful decorative objects, this piece offers a tactile link to the past — and a timeless presence in any interior.

Crafted with care and rich in visual character, this silver snuff or pill box serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom.

📌 Key Features
✅ Genuine unmarked silver with parcel-gilt interior – Chinese export craftsmanship
✅ Detailed peacock and bird motifs in vivid enamel
✅ Octagonal form with finely engraved star border details
✅ Condition: Enamel losses and age-related wear, consistent with authenticity and use
✅ Interior retains traces of original gilding
✅ Includes accurate measurements: 25 mm high × 50 mm wide × 40 mm deep
✅ Rare example — seldom found with such detailed bird decoration

💡 Styling Tip
This piece works beautifully in traditional, eclectic, or vintage-modern homes. Style it in a cabinet of curiosities, pair with antique books, or display on a desk or dresser for a curated, layered look.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of Chinese export silver and enamelware
✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful décor
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for an antiques enthusiast
✔️ Display in libraries, galleries, or period interiors

🔍 Provenance / Maker Notes
The design and technique of this small silver box suggest a late Qing dynasty Chinese export origin, circa 1880–1920. Enamel boxes with detailed peacock decoration were prized by both Eastern and Western collectors, with the peacock symbolizing beauty, nobility, and rebirth in Chinese decorative arts. The parcel-gilt interior reflects higher-quality production, typical of export silver made in Canton and Shanghai workshops.

Comparable examples have been offered at Bonhams and other international auction houses under the category of Chinese Export Silver Enamel Boxes.

📏 Measurements
• Height: 25 mm
• Width: 50 mm
• Depth: 40 mm

📦 Shipping & International Buyers
We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.

Important: USA buyers must now pay all customs duty at checkout, not when the item enters the country or upon delivery.

📌 Why It Matters
This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history, captured in material and form. Rare to find in this condition, and seldom offered with such clarity and honesty. Ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.

Stock code 021025