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by Wang Hing & Co, marked 'WH90', of rectangular form, the front with repoussé decoration of foliage over a textured ground around a vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, verso decorated in the same style with branches of bamboo, friction fitting detachable cover to match, 8 x 4.5cm, 1.4ozt

Footnote: Wang Hing and Co. are one of the most famous and prolific Chinese export silver makers in the world. Established in Canton in 1854 by the Lo family of merchants, the company's name was probably an invented one, designed to encourage good luck. Their high reputation was primarily due to an apparent relationship with Tiffany, New York. It was thought that they were a direct supplier of Chinese exportware to Tiffany, whose clients loved the Chinese patterns, decorations and styles at the time. In addition, the quality of silverware which Wang Hing produced was said to be much higher compared to the other Chinese manufacturers of the day. Today, Wang Hing items are one of the most desirable and collectable of all Chinese silver manufacturers.

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