Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case Antique 1910
Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case – Antique 1910. An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette case has a plain rectangular rounded form. The anterior cover is embellished with an embossed decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, all on a matte background. The ornamentation to the cover incorporates a shield shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved inscription’W. Lyon Esq, Our best wishes go with you, Hong Kong, 1910′. The posterior cover is ornamented with traditional embossed plum blossom foliate and floral decoration accented with perched birds in addition to a single bird in flight, also on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This silver cigarette case is fitted with a push fit catch, which when released reveals two hinged compartments. This Chinese silver cigarette case retains the original gilded interior. The hallmarks struck to the catch of this impressive case include. Maker’s mark : WN (Wing Nam & Co). This antique case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The embossed decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the interior of the catch are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware. 4.7 troy ounces/147g. Maker : Wing Nam & Co. Origin : Hong Kong, China. 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 Case Antique 1910″ is in sale since Monday, November 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Cigarette/Vesta Cases”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in NEWCASTLE ON TYNE. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Origin: Hong Kong, China
- Weight: 4.7 troy ounces/147g
- Date: 1910
- Height: 2.3cm/0.9″
- Condition: Exceptional
- Product: Cigarette Case
- Age: 1900-1940
- Material: Chinese Export Silver
- Length: 12.4cm/4.9″
- Width: 8.7cm/3.4″
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Maker: Wing Nam & Co
- SKU: A7602
