Chinese Export Silver Card Case – Antique Circa 1890. An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) card case has a rectangular shaped form. The anterior surface of this Wang Hing card case is ornamented with an impressive chased decorated iconic Chinese dragon design accented with stylised cloud decoration, all on a matte background. The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche. The posterior surface of this antique card case is embellished with impressive bamboo stalk designs, also all on a matte background. The sides of this antique silver case are ornamented with a simplified stemmed floral design. This Chinese card case is fitted with a push fit cover ornamented with a continuation of the aforementioned chased decoration. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine silver case include. Maker’s mark: WH (Wang Hing). Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (90 standard, 900/1000). This exceptional example of Chinese silverware is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This Wang Hing card case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased decoration is very sharp. The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware. Length 1.2cm/0.5. Width 6.5cm/2.6. Height 9.7cm/3.8. 2.9 troy ounces/90.7g. Maker: 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 Card Case 1800s” is in sale since Monday, November 29, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in Newcastle on Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Period: Antique
- Condition: Antique / Excellent
- Style: Chinese Export
- Age: 1850-1899
- Material: Silver
- California Prop 65 Warning: Does not apply
- Pattern: Floral
- Region: Asia
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Maker: Wang Hing & Co.
- SKU: C6310
- Date: Circa 1890
- Weight: 2.9 troy ounces/90.7g
- Type: Card Case
- Origin: China
- Brand: Unbranded
- Length: 1.2cm/0.5″
- Width: 6.5cm/2.6″
- Height: 9.7cm/3.8″