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Chinese Sterling Silver Cricket Cage Abacus Shape Early

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Chinese Sterling Silver Cricket Cage Abacus Shape Early

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Description

A small rectangular sterling silver box with air holes and a sliding door to keep a cricket or hold a small treasure. The top of the box has a working tiny abacus. The workmanship is tiny and perfectly done. The rectangular box has an abacus made from silver beads on one side, a sliding door on the other, and small air holes on the sides. The abacus beads on the top move and work as a real abacus. The door on the base has a small bar that works the sliding door panel. The box is heavy and has polished up well. There is a mark in English on the base that reads “STERLING 950.” MEASUREMENTS 1 5/8” (4.1 cm) x ¾” (1.9 cm) x ½” (1.3 cm) thick. Weighs 1.0 oz (29.2 g) CONDITION There are no dents, cracks, or breaks. The box has a nice polished look. The door on the base has a line across the door panel. There are some light to medium scratches. (Please review photos closely) A tiny box that may have held a cricket to be heard and played with. The workmanship is so fine and exact, a very tiny treasure.

Reserve: $225.00

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