Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing & Co Circa 1890
Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing & Co – Antique Circa 1890. A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box; an addition to our oriental silver boxes collection. This magnificent antique Chinese export silver (CES) box has a rectangular form. The lower portion of this antique Chinese silver box is embellished with a broad band of pierced bamboo stalk and foliate decoration, below a chased undulating plum blossom decorated border. The box is fitted with a hinged cover further embellished with pierced and chased decoration identical to that of the body. The upper plateau of the cover is embellished with an impressive pierced decorated panel displaying segmented iconic Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, incorporating a central vacant shield shaped cartouche. The underside of the box is plain and unembellished. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include. Maker’s mark: WH (Wang Hing & Co). Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (90 standard, 900/1000). This magnificent Chinese box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This antique Chinese silver box is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased and pierced decoration is all very sharp. The Chinese hallmarks struck to the interior of the cover are all very clear. 31.4 troy ounces/977g. Wang Hing & Co. 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 “Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing & Co Circa 1890″ is in sale since Monday, May 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Boxes”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1850-1899
- Region of Origin: China
- Color: Silver
- Primary Material: Silver
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Product: Box
- SKU: C1814
- Maker: Wang Hing & Co.
- Origin: Hong Kong, China
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Weight: 31.4 troy ounces/977g
- Height: 7.9cm/3.1″
- California Prop 65 Warning: Does Not Apply
- Width: 10cm/3.9″
- Length: 26.7cm/10.5″
