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CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CARD CASE

$562,490,191.00

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Description

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.

It can be used but also a fine addition to a collection

 

Additional Information

Maker: Cumshing
Date of manufacture: 1880’s
Dimensions: 10 cms x 7 cms x 1 cm
Weight: 90 grams

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