A early 20^th century Chinese export silver box, Shanghai circa 1910, marked Chun, retailed by Luen Wo

Qing dynasty. Of rectangular form with a hinged lid, embossed and chased decoration of Chinese dragon’s amidst clouds, centred upon the flaming sacred pearl formed as a cartouche engraved with initials FCH in flourished cursive script. Marked underneath 春 (CHUN), retailer’s mark LUENWO.

Length – 15.1 cm / 5.9 inches

Weight – 321 grams / 10.32 ozt