Antique Chinese export solid silver cigarette case by Wang Hing c1890

Description

An Antique Chinese silver cigarette case made by the renowned maker Wang Hing. The intricate embossing of a bird on a flowering tree showcases meticulous craftsmanship. The Wang Hing brand was started by the Lo family in Canton after 1842, and thanks to the quality of their work, became one of China’s finest and now most collectable. Measurements are 8.6cm x 8cm with a weight of 108g.