Brig Posted December 8, 2014 Share #1 Posted December 8, 2014 This is by far the nicest one I've ever seen, and other people, too, apparently as it brought $1325 on eBay...not to me! Someone here, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted December 8, 2014 few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted December 8, 2014 Share #3 Posted December 8, 2014 That work is incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted December 8, 2014 Share #4 Posted December 8, 2014 I was watching that too and I agree, has to be the nicest one out there. I was seriously talking myself out of it when it was stuck at $850, and was surprised to see final price, although like I say, where will you ever see one as nice again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwigh1980 Posted December 8, 2014 Share #5 Posted December 8, 2014 I have a hunch that this is going back to China. A lot of great pieces of Pre-WW2 souvenir Chinese silver has been bought up by Chinese buyers in last few years, military related included. Wonderful piece indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted December 8, 2014 Share #6 Posted December 8, 2014 I have a hunch that this is going back to China. A lot of great pieces of Pre-WW2 souvenir Chinese silver has been bought up by Chinese buyers in last few years, military related included. Wonderful piece indeed. Agree, and they are also after photo albums and tapestries as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted December 8, 2014 Share #7 Posted December 8, 2014 Now that is a beauty! Interesting that it shows the dates "1938 - 1942" as the Marines left China in November 1941. The Marine probably ordered it in advance. Wonder if he was later in the Phillipines and a P.O.W. ? Semper Fi.......Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted December 8, 2014 We have a couple of heavy China hitters on the forum, too, but I am aware there are a couple of big time China silver collectors prowling eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted December 8, 2014 Share #9 Posted December 8, 2014 Thats is very nice! -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Heritage Posted December 8, 2014 Share #10 Posted December 8, 2014 very nice but way out of most people's price range for a cig. case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumshoe Posted December 8, 2014 Share #11 Posted December 8, 2014 Just AWSOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted December 8, 2014 Share #12 Posted December 8, 2014 very nice but way out of most people's price range for a cig. case. To someone who collects China Marine items, I imagine this might be much more than just a cigarette case. It is beautiful.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted December 9, 2014 This is art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted December 11, 2014 Share #14 Posted December 11, 2014 This is art What a beautiful and unique example, and, if I may add, it is certainly FINE art. Thank you for showing this feast for the eyes! My best always, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knd643 Posted December 12, 2014 Share #15 Posted December 12, 2014 That's an amazing piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherneck72 Posted December 13, 2014 Share #16 Posted December 13, 2014 It brought what it did because it is a a beautiful jeweler made piece. Someone will be happy with it no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted December 18, 2014 Silversmithing seems to be a lost art. I checked some smiths online thinking I'd get some quality work on a dip can lid or flask, and it seems all the 'masters' out there have profiles that fall far short of the old 30's China silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted December 18, 2014 Share #18 Posted December 18, 2014 Silversmithing seems to be a lost art. I checked some smiths online thinking I'd get some quality work on a dip can lid or flask, and it seems all the 'masters' out there have profiles that fall far short of the old 30's China silver My gr granddad was a silverchaser. I have his tools. Maybe I should take up a new hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beef Posted February 1, 2015 Share #19 Posted February 1, 2015 That is one of the most incredible things I've ever seen. The scene of the Bund is nothing short of amazing. I don't really buy much anymore, but would have gladly paid that amount for that piece. I imagine the dates 1938-1942 covered the period that the Marine re-enlisted for in ordered to be guaranteed Shanghai. It was very common in my day for guys to re-up for three years guaranteed at Marine Barracks, Subic Bay, PI. The Shanghai of the second half of the 20th Century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Roelens Posted February 3, 2015 Share #20 Posted February 3, 2015 Beautiful piece, and well worth the money paid. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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