Early 20th century; the first a footed bulbous jar or vase with cover, marked "Peking" on the underside, dark ground with gold tone wire scrolls and floral decoration (8 in.); the second a circular dresser box with cover, dark ground with gold tone wire scrolls and foliate design in reds, greens, and yellow (2.75 x 5 in. diameter) (small dent to inner lip); the third a rectangular form dresser box raised on four ball feet, dark ground with gold tone wire scrolls and foliate design (3 3/8 x 7.25 x 3 3/8 in.) (some loss to turquoise enamel on base and interior by rear feet).

From the Estate of Captain Benjamin Soule Gantz and Ethyle Offutt Gantz, Shanghai, China and Washington, D.C.

Purchased in Shanghai in the 1920s.

$200 - 400