Chinese Export Silver Card Case, circa 1890-1900

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Chinese Export silver card case.  Made in China for export to the west, circa 1890-1900.    The loops on the sides were for attaching a chain for a lady to carry.  It is large enough to hold standard size business or credit cards for 21st century use.  The card case has the original personalized monogram, a super imposed “MA”.

Impressed mark:  WANG HING.

Wang Hing & Co. was established in 1854 in Canton, China, later based in Hong Kong.  By the late 19th century Export silver featuring Chinese designs, patterns and symbols became the mainstay of production.  

3 7/8” (9.9cm) by 2 5/8” (6.7cm), 3/8” (1cm) thick.