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A Chinese Export silver card case dating from the 1880’s – later card cases have hinged lids but this card case has the traditional pull opening
On one side of the case chrysanthemums have been repousse worked and there is a shield cartouche for engraving – chrysanthemums bloom through the frost
On the reverse dragons cavorting in the clouds have been worked. Dragons symbolise strength
This is a fine card case with good crisp detail.
Most older card cases are for smaller calling cards but this one suits today’s cards
It can be used but also a fine addition to a collection
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
