CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOX “H. C. G” FOR HOUCHONG, c1820. A very rare Chinese export silver figural and water scene card case. This mark is illustrated page 254 in Forbes text. In rectangular for with button push hinged pop up cover. Elder reclining in lush garden, attendants prepare meal. Cottage second lounging elder above. Opposite side figures along tree lined river side, sampan. Seated elder and attendant above. Sides panels scrolling leaf and floral. The Chinese export silver flip card case. With figural scenes 3 1/2 inches and 2.6 (standard) ounces. Signed as shown H. In very fine condition. Lustreous silver patina throughout. Retains most original detail, including much of each figure’s facial. The item “Chinese Export Silver Box c1820 Houchong H. C. G. Was $1500 $950″ is in sale since Friday, August 18, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1800-1849
- Region of Origin: China
- Primary Material: Silver
- Type: Boxes tray tea set
- Maker: Houchong