Could you help to estimate the age of these furniture

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Asian Fever, Apr 23, 2017.

  1. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

    My friend told me it's an late Qing Dynasty candy tray. But from what I saw, it's not that old. Any comments will be helpful. Thanks
     

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  2. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

    Here's another box.
     

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  3. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

    And another magnificent cabinet.

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  4. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Is the magnificant box a tea caddy?

    Is the box with the 5 saucers an apothecary / herbalist box?

    Do you own these boxes or thinking of buying?
     
  5. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

    My friend just bought them 2 hours ago and he will ship them to me.

    The first one is a candy/fruit tray.
    The second is a storage box.
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, the first one is a covered tray to serve dried fruits and nuts during Chinese New Year.
    The second, as you say, a storage box, for documents or small items.
    The last a display cabinet.
    They are very nice, I love the cabinet.
    You already have a feeling they are not that old, and I think you are right. The wear on the candy tray doesn't look natural, the edges on the other two are still very angular and sharp. And do 'antique' items have to look that neglected and unloved? Most Chinese families would take good care of them.
    But they are attractive and a bit of tlc will do wonders for them.
     
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