Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25th April 2017

Lot 494

A late 19th century Chinese silver filigree card case

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £160

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Description

A late 19th century Chinese silver filigree card case,

unmarked, circa 1890,

rectangular form, pull-off cover, one side decorated with dragons, the reverse decorated with flowers, foliate scroll borders, with a presentation plaque inscribed 'May Joy your every Birthday Crown' and 'Presented by Mr & Mrs M.K. A 23-1-92', in a fitted case, length 9.6cm, approx. total weight 3oz. (2)