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Chinese spectacles case
CASES
oriental spectacles case
W. H. (possibly Wang Hing & Company)
Asia: Hong Kong
Late 19th c. / Early 20th c.
silver
overall: 60 mm x 120 mm x 14 mm

Silver case, possibly multi-functional including for (e.g.) pince-nez. End-opening. Hinged. Purse-style clasp. Two rings for supension cord. Western maker's initials alongside Chinese pseudo-hallmarks. Decorated on both sides with dragon motif. The upper side is raised open-work, the reverse flat. Made in Hong Kong (?) for the Western export market.


1999.1360

BOA Purchase, 1938



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