Vintage Chinese Canton Enamel on Copper Sweetmeat Trays - Set of 4, Republic Era For Sale

For sale is a gorgeous, matching set of four (4) vintage Chinese Canton enamel-on-copper sweetmeat trays (supper/condiment dishes). Shaped like elegant fan wedges, these interlocking dishes feature a vibrant, mottled turquoise/mint-green ground decorated in the traditional Famille Rose palette. The hand-painted artistry showcases delicate "birds and blossoms" (huaniao) motifs, symbolizing prosperity and nature.Age & Origin:Dating back to the Republic Period (1912–1949), each tray features the historic "CHINA" block-serif stamp on the reverse side alongside a beautiful, hand-painted blue floral scroll pattern.Construction:True to authentic, antique Canton enamelware, these trays are crafted with a hammered copper base coated in vitrified glass enamel, finished with classic exposed metal rims.Condition Report:This set is in excellent vintage condition and has been remarkably well-preserved. There is only There is only one single, minor flaw in the entire set: a tiny, superficial chip/flake along the inner curve of one tray's metal rim (clearly documented in the close-up photo). There are no major structural cracks, severe enamel loss, or spidering. The remaining three trays are entirely free of chips.Dimensions:Please see the listing photos with the tape measure for precise sizing.
Shipping & Packaging:
These are fragile, glass-on-metal items. They will be meticulously wrapped individually in heavy-duty bubble wrap and packed securely to ensure they arrive safely without any metal-on-metal contact.