31st Jan, 2019 11:30
The Asian Works of Art Auction
A CHINESE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE AND TWO OTHERS
EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE,
cast in relief with birds perches on branches and with a heron amongst reeds, with character marks and P.H; along with a Chinese white metal snuff box and a japanned cigarette case, 8.5cm x 6cm (3)
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Sold for £220
Estimated at £60 - £100
Condition Report
The silver cigarette case weighs 85g, the japanned case 91.7g, the stuff box 80.7g.
the silver cigarette case has makers stamp, as catalogued. The snuff box has impressed marks to underside, see image. The japanned case has a small character mark.
all in good condition, the silver case only with light surface scratches, the japanned case is rubbed in parts and again surface scratches, the snuff box has a few minor dents. All evident in the additional images.
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