Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890
This is a lovely piece – SENSIBLE OFFERS PLEASE! This lovely case is pierced throughout with NUMEROUS EXOTIC BIRDS and BAMBOO TREES. There is a central engraved shield shaped cartouche. The interior has a red leatherette lining. The catch is marked WA and characters for KWONG WA? The unusually large case measures approx. 13 x 9cm tall and weighs 6 troy ounces (186 GRAMS). The leatherette weight is of no significance. CONDITION : GOOD CONDITION with CRISP DETAIL. THE CATCH WORKS WELL. THE CASE NEEDS A POLISH + NEW ELASTIC (easy to replace). A VERY PRETTY LARGE PIERCED CIGAR/CARD CASE , made by WA c. I have had a special interest in CHINESE EXPORT SILVER since the early 1990s and have owned many, many wonderful pieces. I have a good eye and knowledge and completely stand behind the items I sell. I want repeat business from happy customers. Please see my other auctions for more CHINESE EXPORT, ENGLISH and FRENCH SILVER. The item “Finely pierced Chinese Export silver CIGAR/CARD CASE. Large BIRDS. WA c. 1890″ is in sale since Tuesday, April 24, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “noodnikathotmail.com” and is located in Leeds. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Age: 1850-1899
- Brand: W.A.
- Product: Boxes
- Style: PIECERCED