Chinese Export Silver Jewellery Box - Antique Circa 1895

This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver box has a subtly undulating rectangular form.

The surface of the box has a planished finish and is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate design to the anterior surface.

The decoration to the body continues to the cover, incorporating plum blossom arrangements and an impressive perched bird motif.

This antique jewellery box is fitted with the original hinged cover.

This exceptional Chinese silver jewellery box is supported by four impressive cast silver feet.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include:

Maker's mark: HC (Hung Chong)

Artisan workshop mark: QI CHANG (Shanghai)

NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece.

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Maker: Hung Chong & Co

Date: Circa 1895

This antique Chinese silver jewellery box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The embossed and chased decoration is sharp.

The hallmarks struck to the surface of the underside are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.

Length 18.1cm/7.1"

Width 10.8cm/4.3"

Height 7cm/2.8"

18.1 troy ounces/564g