Oriental dragon trinket box

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Wendy Larkin, Apr 28, 2020.

  1. Wendy Larkin

    Wendy Larkin New Member

    Could anyone help identify this box, please. It's heavy, 11cm diameter, with a copper coloured outer except for the dragon himself, which is dull silver. The inside and the base are silvered and there is mark of a letter R or A in a lozenge to the base. Any information would be great. Thanks
     

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    Wendy Larkin, Apr 28, 2020
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    moreotherstuff and Any Jewelry like this.
  2. popsycat

    popsycat Well-Known Member

    Usually these boxes are base metal with a sivered/copper covering.
     
    popsycat, Apr 28, 2020
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    Any Jewelry, clutteredcloset49 and anundverkaufen like this.
  3. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    These Japanese boxes were produced from the 1910's through to the 1960's -70's. The antimony alloy material is known in the trade as "Japanese soft-metal". Other objects are produced in this material, such as picture frames.
    Usually the finish is thin silver plating, but examples also exist in copper and bronze.

    Here's an early (very worn) one of mine from the 1920's.

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    blooey, Apr 28, 2020
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I love the box, Wendy, it is nicely made. I'm with the others on the origin and material. The shape is a cherry or prunus blossom, very popular in Japan.

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    Any Jewelry, Apr 28, 2020
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    Asian Fever and i need help like this.
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