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bsbfan95

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WHAT is this BEAUTIFUL Antique?!
« on: July 24, 2008, 12:56:24 am »
I inherited this, what in the world is it - and how much is it worth!
It has stickers on the inside that say "CHINA #36"... written in pencil.
Front:
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h191/bsbfan95/?action=view&current=side_web.jpg
Inside:
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h191/bsbfan95/?action=view&current=open_web.jpg
There are more pics of it in the photobucket album...THANKS everyone!

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Re: WHAT is this BEAUTIFUL Antique?!
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2008, 01:52:49 pm »
chinese jewelry box. imported for the american trade. $50.00 dollars.

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Re: WHAT is this BEAUTIFUL Antique?!
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2009, 02:54:54 am »
Actually this looks more Korean judging by the ornate hardware, though these are found in China as well. Should be a reproduction. I have seen them around a few times in my travels. Hard to say more without much larger photos.
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Re: WHAT is this BEAUTIFUL Antique?!
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2009, 11:04:22 am »
#1  How big is this?  This appears to be sitting on a large blue patterned rug?  #2 Are there any stickers? (What appears to be the back side has a square sticker?)  If so, could you please post a pic of this.  On inside of chest trying to figure out the small square (above the two rounds).  Is this metal or sticker?
They used to have "tea chests" that were ornate and luxurious in Korea that were a main part of their sparse furniture. 
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