The weight of this antique, Wang Hing, Chinese 90 (900) Silver, large box is 29.1 oz. It measures 8 inches X 5-1/4 inches, and 2 inches in height. It is marked on the bottom with the make’s mark for Wang Hing, and the Chinese chop marks. The simplicity of the box with its rounded corners. The surface of the body of the box is plain with an applied molded border to the rim, to the subtly domed hinged cover of the box. This box can be used for cigarette, cigar, jewelry, and many other uses. Wang Hing was not his real name. The name was intended to encourage good luck, rather than a name of the owner of the business. The firm was established in Canton in 1854, by the wealthy Lo merchant family. The company Wang Hing & Co. S success as an exporter of silver was surely affected by the recent colonization of Hong Kong by the British, which had taken place 1842. Suddenly the abundance of export trade to the Western world mean that Chinese export silver began to feature traditional Chinese motifs, patterns and symbols. This would prove to be popular with Western retailers and consumers, as the novelty of this new style of silverware made the pieces fashionable. Wang Hing & Co. Wang Hing and Co. Are one of the most famous, certainly the most prolific Chinese export silversmiths in the world. This reputation is largely due to the firms relationship with Tiffanys as it was a long held belief that Wang Hing and Co. Directly supplied Tiffany and Co. With Chinese Export silver. Tiffany had an affinity for Chinese patterns and style of silverware decoration, particularly in the mid twentieth century, when oriental styles had a resurgence in popularity. The fabled relationship which Wang Hing developed with Tiffany and Co. Was due to the higher quality of silverware which Wang Hing & Co. Produced in comparison to other silver, however the cost of production was significantly lower than from European silver makers. Please read the entire description and review the photos carefully before making an offer. We make our very best effort to describe all pieces clearly and accurately. We many of our pieces as in “near pristine condition” and should not be confused with new. The majority of our items are antique or near antique. We take great effort in insuring our photos reflect the true look of our pieces. Showing as many views and identifying the condition of the piece. We will be happy to answer your questions. The item “Antique Wang Hing Chinese 90 (900) Silver Large Box” is in sale since Friday, September 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “willsteff” and is located in New Port Richey, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Age: 1920s
- Material: Silver
- Pattern: classic
- Region: Asia
- Type: Box
- Brand: Wang Hing
