Four chased and repoussé silver boxes, Vietnam, 19th century - Lot 195

Four chased and repoussé silver boxes, Vietnam, 19th century - One decorated in lobed cartouches with plum blossoms, bamboo, peonies on the short sides and a lotus blossom in vermeil, lotus buds and leaves on the lid. Fen Hai hallmark - 扮海. - One decorated with two cranes around a knotty pine in a polylobed medallion on the lid and peony flowers, bamboo and bird in a prunus on the small sides. Xin Mei hallmark - 新美. - One with peony branches and bamboo on each side. - One decorated in lobed cartouches with birds among peonies and plum blossoms, and ducks among lotuses on the short sides. On the lid, two dragons chase the flaming pearl around a "good fortune" sign in caoshu. Cong Hai hallmark - 琮海. Max. length 9 to 14.5 cm; gross weight: 964 g