Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box – Antique Circa 1900. A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette box has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The surface of the body of the box is plain with an applied moulded border to the rim. The subtly domed hinged cover of the box is ornamented with the contemporary engraved monograph initials CBK in addition to a moulded border to the rim. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this impressive box include. Maker’s mark: WH (Wang Hing & Company). Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (900/1000). The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior to provide strength, due to a poor gauge of silver; a sign of quality when examples are unlined and of solid silver. This antique cigarette box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent condition. The engraved initials have wear in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the box are all very clear. Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this piece of CES silverware. Maker : Wang Hing & Co. Origin : Hong Kong, China. 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 Cigarette Box by Wang Hing & Co 436g” is in sale since Tuesday, December 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Date: Circa 1900
- Origin: Hong Kong, China
- Weight: 14 troy ounces/436g
- Height: 4.6cm/1.8″
- Period: Antique
- Age: 1900-1940
- Type: Cigarette Box
- Brand: Unbranded
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Maker: Wang Hing & Co.
