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Antique Hung Chong Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

$695
£528.52
€609.62
CA$973.57
A$1,089.61
CHF 568.95
MX$13,293.36
NOK 7,222.06
SEK 6,853.29
DKK 4,552.34
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A fine antique Chinese silver export matchbox cover. By Hung Chong of Canton & Shanghai. With openwork chrysanthemums and a central (unengraved) shield cartouche to one side of the box. Marked to the reverse with HC for Hung Chong / an artist's mark. Simply a wonderful Chinese silver box! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are noticeable scratches to the striker sides of the cover, some light edge wear, some other fine & light surface scratches throughout, and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Hung Chong Marks: Marked to the reverse with HC for Hung Chong / an artist's mark. Measurements: Height: ca. 61mm Width: ca. 40mm Depth: ca. 24mm Weight: ca. 43.9 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    HUNG CHONG OF CANTON & SHANGHAI
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    43.9 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.41 in (61 mm)Width: 1.58 in (40 mm)Depth: 0.95 in (24 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are noticeable scratches to the striker sides of the cover, some light edge wear, some other fine & light surface scratches throughout, and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 632024203553DIINVBFMY24_LX1stDibs: LU849323132572

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