An early 20^th century Chinese Export silver cigarette box, Hong Kong circa 1930 retailed by Lee Yee Hing

Rectangular form raised upon four short geometric feet. The hinged lid raised by a simple thumbpiece, decorated with a flat chased Chinese trailing dragon against a matted ground, with a rectangular cartouche engraved G.S.O MAYNE. The front engraved with compliments of Tay Kee & Co. Wood liner. Marked underneath LEE YEE HING, STERLING and HONG KONG.

Length – 17.5 cm / 6.9 inches