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Antique Luen Wo Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

$595
£452.47
€521.90
CA$833.49
A$932.84
CHF 487.09
MX$11,380.65
NOK 6,182.92
SEK 5,867.21
DKK 3,897.33
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A fine antique Chinese silver export matchbox cover. By Luen Wo. With a central monogrammed heart (engraved with a monogram HL) surrounded by repousse chrysanthemums. Marked to the reverse with LW for Luen Wo and with an artist's mark. Simply a wonderful Chinese silver matchbox! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are light dings and indentions throughout, some noticeable surface scratches, some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Luen Wo Marks: Marked to the reverse with LW for Luen Wo / an artist's mark. Measurements: Height: ca. 60mm 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:
    Luen Wo
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    43.9 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (60 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 light dings and indentions throughout, some noticeable surface scratches, some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 642024112617DIINVBFMY24_LX1stDibs: LU849323131982

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