Chinese Cloisonne Ashtray Matchbox Holder Flowers T Cloisons For Sale

This is a Chinese Cloisonne Ashtray withMatchbox holder decorated with flowers and “T” shape cloisons.

The ashtray measures approximately 4 1/8” x 41/8” square, matchbox holder approximately 1 5/8” x 7/8”, and the approximate heightmeasures 4 ¼”. Matchbox is attached with a stem, nut, and bolt to secure it.

Cloisonne enamel colors include cinnabar, teal,white, yellow with shades of green and pink all on a deep blue ground. Metal possiblymade of high copper brass. Zinc adds golden yellow while the higher amount of copperadds the reddish color.

Condition is as follows: Dust, enamel loss,oxidation with discolration to the metal, pitting, small amount of metal loss, andsurface scratches in enamel and metal. Matchbox does stick up a bit for the toprim of holder. Please note the enamel loss in the base is not loose. It does seemas though this might have occurred while attaching the matchbox holder.

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Independence Safety Matches Matchbox with woodstick matches is included. It is a bit out of shape.

The incised mark reads “CHINA” which can befound on the base side rim wall. Export likely dates early to mid-20thcentury.

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