Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER

Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER
Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER
Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER
Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER
Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER
Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER
Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER
Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER

Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CHEROOT CASE CIGAR BOX “RARE MAKER KC” c1840. A rare c1840 Chinese export silver cheroot case. Signed for the maker KC, listed only in Chan’s 2005 text as working in Canton second. And third quarter 19th century. Slender oval form with hand carved continuous scene of Chinese figures in daily life. Fisherman at water’s edge coached by elder, pilgrims, farmers in various stages. Of work, figure behind desk, elders seated at game table. The cover with oval shield framed by leaf and floral stream. In very fine condition. Rich silver patina, closes firmly shut. The facial detail throughout remains almost completely intact. The Chinese export silver cigar case. Is 4 5/8 inches tall. And weighs 4 standard ounces. The item “Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER” is in sale since Monday, April 23, 2018. 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
  • Maker: KC
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Type: case box Cheroot Box

Chinese Export Silver Cheroot Case Box c1840 KC RARE MAKER

Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890

Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890
Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890
Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890
Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890
Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890
Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890
Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890
Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890

Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890
This is a lovely piece – SENSIBLE OFFERS PLEASE! This lovely case is pierced throughout with NUMEROUS EXOTIC BIRDS and BAMBOO TREES. There is a central engraved shield shaped cartouche. The interior has a red leatherette lining. The catch is marked WA and characters for KWONG WA? The unusually large case measures approx. 13 x 9cm tall and weighs 6 troy ounces (186 GRAMS). The leatherette weight is of no significance. CONDITION : GOOD CONDITION with CRISP DETAIL. THE CATCH WORKS WELL. THE CASE NEEDS A POLISH + NEW ELASTIC (easy to replace). A VERY PRETTY LARGE PIERCED CIGAR/CARD CASE , made by WA c. I have had a special interest in CHINESE EXPORT SILVER since the early 1990s and have owned many, many wonderful pieces. I have a good eye and knowledge and completely stand behind the items I sell. I want repeat business from happy customers. Please see my other auctions for more CHINESE EXPORT, ENGLISH and FRENCH SILVER. The item “Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890″ is in sale since Tuesday, April 24, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “noodnikathotmail.com” and is located in Leeds. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Composition: Solid Silver
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Brand: W.A.
  • Product: Boxes
  • Style: PIECERCED

Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890