Page 384 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht
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A simple cigarette case is skilfully
converted into an object that must have
given great pleasure, if not also been a
conversation piece whenever brought out
and used in company.
Although the trick of depicting a single
applied repoussé dragon split between
both sides of a case is not unique in the
Chinese Export Silver repertoire, this is a
particularly skilfully worked piece as is
the quality of the plain case itself.
The case is probably circa 1920-30.
