Antique Chinese Silver Perfume Bottle Wang Hing c. 1880
Antique Chinese Silver Perfume Bottle – Wang Hing c. The photos below are of the actual product you will receive. Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens. This solid silver heart shaped perfume bottle was manufactured by Wang Hing & Co – one of the leading silversmiths in Canton, China during the 19th-20th century. Wang Hing & Co being b. Est renown for high quality exotic Chinese silver exports, this piece is of no exception – the external design features an intricate bamboo leaf motif in the foreground with fine stippling in-between as a contrasting background. Additionally, the symmetric aesthetic proportions of the heart-shape bottle and the smooth screw-down top demonstrate not only the intricate artistic designs but the high degree of craftsmanship that was present in the creation of their silverware. The perfume bottle has a linked chain and the lid can be opened and closed smoothly with ease. The side is hallmarked with Wang Hing’s hallmark along with the “90” silver grade mark. Chinese Export 900-grade Silver Heart-Shaped Perfume Bottle. Hallmarked “WH”, “90” & Maker’s Character Mark. Classic Wang Hing Bamboo Leaf Motif Design. Size (mm) L:57mm W:40mm H:15mm. Size (inches) L:2.24 W:1.57 H:0.59. Weight: 23 Grams (0.81 oz). Please bear in mind this item is antique and shows slight signs of cosmetic wear on the exterior and interior of the item. Please refer to the photos for further details on the condition of this item. Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screen colourations. The item “Antique Chinese Silver Perfume Bottle Wang Hing c. 1880″ is in sale since Saturday, February 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “artisan_antiques” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.