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CHINA, Late 19th century- Early 20th century - TONG TAI
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CHINA, Late 19th century- Early 20th century - TONG TAI
Circ…
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Estimate €80 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
CHINA, Late 19th century- Early 20th century - TONG TAI
Circular box in silver 800°/°° with a purplish section, resting on four console feet ending in three leaves, engraved floral decoration on the slightly domed lid. Stylized floral engraving on the top.
The lid reveals a small mirror (damaged), suggesting that the box was a powder or make-up box.
Chinese hallmark with 4 characters: Tong Tai and "fine silver", late Qing dynasty work for export, Canton or Shanghai.
Diameter: 10 cm
H. Height : 6 cm
Weight: 178.6 g
Shock and damaged hinge
Provenance: according to family tradition, given to his cook by the last Emperor of China, Puyi. However, this information is not documented.
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About the sale
Sale Bertin VIII - "Juin Brûlant" (Burning June)
Auction location
Auction time
06/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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