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Antique Hung Chong Chinese Export Silver Matchbox Cover with Chrysanthemums

$695
£524.58
€601.18
CA$970.05
A$1,056.78
CHF 558.09
MX$12,686.42
NOK 7,110.72
SEK 6,498.94
DKK 4,490.71

About the Item

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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