Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 15 916
Lot 210
  • A Chinese Export silver card case, retailed by Hung Chong & Co, Shanghai, 1830-1925
  • A Chinese Export silver card case, retailed by Hung Chong & Co, Shanghai, 1830-1925


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 15 916
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

Canton and Shanghai, China
A Chinese Export silver card case, retailed by Hung Chong & Co, Shanghai, 1830-1925
the front moulded with a bird perched on a blossoming branch and applied to the centre with a cartouche engraved 'EAR', against a hammered stippled ground, the reverse similarly decorated, with hinged cover, 100g, 11cm high

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