RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 14th March
ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, HUNG CHONG & CO c.1900
£1,195.00
Antique early 20th Century Chinese export solid silver cigarette case, finely decorated with battle scenes on one side and a gold initials set within a central shield shaped cartouche. The reverse features an intricately engraved blossom tree.
Upon opening the case, the inside reveals the hallmark "HC for Hung Chong & Co, along with Chinese markings. (Hung Chong & Co, Club Street, Canton and 11b Nankin Road, Shanghai.
Reference Number: A00113