A late 19^th century Chinese export silver table snuff box, Canton circa 1890 retailed by Wang Hing

Qing dynasty. Of compressed square bombe form raised upon four bracket feet. The hinged lid raised by a simple thumbpiece. The lid and sides with chased decoration of a Chinese dragon amidst clouds against a textured ground. Gilt interior. Marked underneath with retailer’s mark WH, and numeral 90.

Length – 7.6 cm / 3 inches

Weight – 145 grams / 4.66 ozt

Sold these rooms, 19 July 2016, lot 12 (£200 hammer)