A mid-19th century Chinese export silver snuff box, Canton circa 1850 retailed by Sun Shing

A mid-19th century Chinese export silver snuff box, Canton circa 1850 retailed by Sun Shing

China Trade period. Of oval cross section form with rounded corners and engraved edges. The hinged lid with engraved foliate border centring script initials CW. Gilt interior. Marked to interior with pseudo hallmarks of a lion passant, London town mark, duty mark, and retailer SS.

Length – 6.6 cm / 2.6 inches

Weight – 62.3 grams / 2 ozt