Antique Chinese Export Solid Sterling Silver Cigate Case, Dragon Motif

Antique Chinese Export Solid Sterling Silver Cigate Case, Dragon Motif

Antique
A stunning Chinese export solid sterling silver cigarette case.  The front is engraved with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl.  The background and rear of the case has a fine hammered finish.
The case is marked on the STERLING on the interior band.  The interior is gold plated.
There is an initialed cartouche on the top left corner.

This is a nice sized case measuring 4 5/8 inches long by 3 1/8 inches wide.  The case is heavy and weighs 130 grams.
 
The case is in very excellent overall condition, with no dents or deep scratches.  The case opens and closes perfectly, and the clasp is good. 

 
This is a genuine antique and is obviously not like new, it has a patina that only develops over time.  This is a fantastic and highly desirable piece that would grace any collection.  
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Antique Chinese Export Solid Sterling Silver Cigate Case, Dragon Motif

Antique Chinese Export Solid Sterling Silver Cigate Case, Dragon Motif

Antique
A stunning Chinese export solid sterling silver cigarette case.  The front is engraved with a dragon border.  There is a pagoda, rickshaw, and bridge depicted in the center.  The case is in the style of Tehling.
The case is marked on the STERLING SILVER on the interior. 
There is a vacant cartouche in the center of the case.
This is a nice sized case measuring 4 1/16 inches long by 3 1/16 inches wide by 7/8 inch thick.  The case is heavy and weighs 130 grams.
 
The case is in very excellent overall condition.  There is one small dent to the rear.  The case opens and closes perfectly, and the clasp is good.  The interior retains its original elasticated bands. 

 
This is a genuine antique and is obviously not like new, it has a patina that only develops over time.  This is a fantastic and highly desirable piece that would grace any collection.  
Please email me .
9.99
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