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Antique Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Vesta or Matchsafe

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A fine antique Chinese export silver vesta or matchsafe. By Wang Hing & Co. of Hong Kong. Decorated with a dragon to one side and bamboo leaves to the other. With a push button clasp for the lid. Marked to the interior of the lid with WH for Wang Hing / an artist's mark. Simply a wonderful Chinese silver match safe! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: The spring mechanism has good action releasing the lid. There is a small amount of play in the hinge. Otherwise, there is some highpoint wear, some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Wang Hing Marks: Marked to the interior of the lid with WH for Wang Hing / an artist's mark. Measurements: Height: ca. 42mm Width: ca. 33mm Depth: ca. 12mm Weight: ca. 29.2 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    29.2 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.66 in (42 mm)Width: 1.3 in (33 mm)Depth: 0.48 in (12 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 642024114132DIINVBFMY24_IXX1stDibs: LU849323486692

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