An early 20^th century Chinese export silver card case, Canton circa 1910, marked Kun Hing, retailed by Guang Li

Qing dynasty. Of rectangular form with rounded sides, a pull off lid. Chased to one side with two Chinese dragons, the front with bamboo and a vacant shield shape cartouche, all against a textured ground. Marked to the internal bezel with artisan mark 昆㒷 (KUN HING), numeral 90, and retailer’s mark KL.

Length – 8.4 cm / 3.3 inches

Weight – 67 grams / 2.15 ozt

Kun Hing

A matchbox holder by this workshop and retailed by Luen Hing is illustrated Marlowe, A.J. (1990) Chinese Export Silver – Catalogue of an exhibition at the galleries of John Sparks. London: John Sparks Limited. p.52-59, f. 43.

A spoon by this workshop and retailed by Luen Hing is illustrated ibid p.52-59, f. 44.