Rare and unusual Chinese enamel and ivory inset jewelry box. The box is silver plated with button feet. The top of the box has a carved ivory crown inset in the center. The box has a silk fabric lining. Although the box opens and closes nicely, you can remove the hinge pin and keep the box open. It can be removed making it a lift off top rather than a hinged back top. The ivory inset crown measures 2 3/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high. The box is more than 6 inches long and almost 3 inches wide. Height 3 inches. The enameling is in very good condition as well as the ivory inset only minor enamel loss under the ivory crown is viisble. The bottom of the box is stamped China in the metal. It looks like silver but is most likely silverplate. The sides of the box under the enameling hava a delicate floral motif. The box is in very good used condition. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. PLEASE NOTE: This item contains pre-ban African ivory that is being sold in accordance with the laws and regulations set forth by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. FOR SHIPMENT ONLY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES (Item #70844)

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