Chinese Export Silver Cigarette / Card Case Antique Circa 1900
Chinese Export Silver Cigarette / Card Case – Antique Circa 1900. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/card case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The anterior cover is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, on a matte background, incoporating a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The posterior cover is ornamented with traditional embossed and chased plum blossom foliate and floral decoration, also on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver card case are plain and unembellished. This silver cigarette/card case is fitted with a push fit catch, which when released reveals two hinged compartments. This antique case retains the original gilded interior. The hallmarks struck to the catch of this impressive case include. Makers mark: Zee Wo. This Chinese Export Silver case is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition. The embossed and chased decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the interior of the catch are all very clear, however we are unable to produce an image due to the difficult placement of these hallmarks. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this item. Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. For more details see our About Us. FREE OF CHARGE to all customers – including national and international deliveries. The item “Chinese Export Silver Cigarette / Card Case Antique Circa 1900″ is in sale since Saturday, December 24, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Card Cases”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in Newcastle on Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Date: Circa 1900
- Weight: 3 troy ounces/95g
- Origin: Shanghai, China
- Period: Antique
- Material: Chinese Export Silver
- Product: Card / Cigarette Case
- Age: 1900-1940
- Condition: Antique / Excellent
- Era: Qing Dynasty
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Maker: Zee Wo
- Sku: A2323
