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Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing & Co - Antique Circa 1890

Name: AC Silver
Address: 35b St Georges Terrace, Jesmond, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE2 2SU, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 240 2645
Price range: £100 - £50000

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver box; an addition to our oriental silver boxes collection

SKU: C1814

Price: £4,950.00

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Description

This magnificent antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a rectangular form.

The lower portion of this antique Chinese silver box is embellished with a broad band of pierced bamboo stalk and foliate decoration, below a chased undulating plum blossom decorated border.

The box is fitted with a hinged cover further embellished with pierced and chased decoration identical to that of the body.

The upper plateau of the cover is embellished with an impressive pierced decorated panel displaying segmented iconic Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, incorporating a central vacant shield shaped cartouche.

The underside of the box is plain and unembellished.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include:

Maker's mark:WH (Wang Hing & Co)

Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (90 standard, 900/1000)

Character mark: Untraced

This magnificent Chinese box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

View the full range of boxes and cases at AC Silver

Maker: Wang Hing & Co.

Date: Circa 1890

Origin: Hong Kong, China

Condition

This antique Chinese silver box is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The chased and pierced decoration is all very sharp.

The Chinese hallmarks struck to the interior of the cover are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese export silverware.

Dimensions

Length 26.7cm/10.5"

Width 10cm/3.9"

Height 7.9cm/3.1"

Weight

31.4 troy ounces/977g

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Andrew Campbell started trading in antiques during the 1970s. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.