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Chinese Export Silver Card Case - Circa 1870

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection

SKU: A9584

Price: £1,095.00

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Chinese Export Silver Card Case - Antique Circa 1870

Description

This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) card case has a plain rectangular rounded form.

The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background.

The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche.

The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background.

The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case are plain and unembellished.

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 rim of this impressive antique case include:

Maker's mark: WA (undocumented maker's name)*

Character mark: Untraced

* Items associated with this maker are rare and known for their high quality.

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Maker: Unknown

Date: Circa 1870

Origin: China

Condition

This rare Chinese silver card case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The chased decoration is very sharp.

The Chinese hallmarks struck to the rim of the body are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.

Dimensions

Length 9.5cm/3.7"

Width 6.5cm/2.6"

Height 1.3cm/0.5"

Weight

2.4 troy ounces/75.6g

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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.