Chinese export silver card case, ca 1860. Rectangular with chased pavilions, bamboo, and blossoming tree planted in rocky soil, traditional landscape peopled with leisured sages and scholars and a sole working man in the person of a porter. Sides and cover top have leaf and tendril border. On cover top is applied oval engraved with 3-letter script monogram. On bottom is engraved script monogram presentation. Marked KHC for Khe Cheong, a Canton silversmith and retailer. Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 2 3/8 x D 3/8 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “nelson-and-nelson-antiques” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Khe Cheong
• Type: Card Case
• Region: Asia
• Style: Export
• Material: Silver
• Age: 1850-1899