An early 20th century Chinese export silver cigarette box, Shanghai circa 1910, marked He Guo, retailed by Wang Hing

An early 20^th century Chinese export silver cigarette box, Shanghai circa 1910, marked He Guo, retailed by Wang Hing

Qing Dynasty. Of rectangular form with a hinged lid. The lid embossed with a scene of seven figures, two holding a scroll. The sides with embossed peonies, all against a spot hammered ground. Wooden interior. Marked underneath with artisan mark 何国 (HE GUO), numeral 90, and retailer's mark WH.

Length – 15.9 cm / 6.25 inches

Gross weight – 473 grams

A small box by this workshop and retailer with import marks for Edinburgh 1911 was sold Tenants, 23 April 2022, lot 2185 (£150 hammer)