Superior quality crafted late 19th century solid 935 silver Charity Alms Tzedakah Box with hinged, lockable cover. The cilyndrical body finely hand engraved with detailed flowers, ribbons and leaves framing an oval cartouche by van Arcken. Van Arcken & Co. exhibited at the Fifth National Industrial Exhibition of Japan that was held at Osaka in 1903. "This house is the Tiffany of the East, having executed extensive and valuable orders for the Royal House of Holland - their Majesties having acknowledged the superior workmanship in the form of awards. They act - since 1861 - as Court Jewelers to their Majesties the Emperor of Surakarta, and the Sulton of Djokjakarta, Java." (Source: From Occident to Orient and Around the World - 1907) Hallmarked 935 together with van Arcken & Co. silversmith's mark Height 5,7 cm Width 8 cm Diameter 4,8 cm Weight 64,5 grams Condition report: In fine circa 130 years original condition, perfectly closing - great patina, minor scratches, dark spots and 1 ding (picture 13) - no cracks, no repairs, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (1903 advertising not included) Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki top 100% positive feedback Top seller International buyers welcomed Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping Nature respectful recycled carefully packed Yes I do combine shipping Coming from a 100% smoke-free home, it will be properly sanitized before shipping Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions? Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!