An early 20th century Chinese export unmarked silver cigarette case
An early 20th century Chinese export unmarked silver cigarette case Qing dynasty. Of curved rectangular form with a push button release. The front with chased decoration of two Chinese dragons amidst clouds, centred with a shield shape cartouche, reserved against a textured ground. The reverse with a flat chased Shou character 壽 (longevity), amidst clouds. Length – 11.7 cm / 4.6 inches Weight – 151 grams / 4.85 ozt
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An early 20th century Chinese export unmarked silver cigarette case Qing dynasty. Of curved rectangular form with a push button release. The front with chased decoration of two Chinese dragons amidst clouds, centred with a shield shape cartouche, reserved against a textured ground. The reverse with a flat chased Shou character 壽 (longevity), amidst clouds. Length – 11.7 cm / 4.6 inches Weight – 151 grams / 4.85 ozt