A fine antique Chinese export silver vesta or matchsafe. By Wang Hing & Co. of Hong Kong. Decorated with a dragon to one side and bamboo leaves to the other. With a push button clasp for the lid. Marked to the interior of the lid with WH for Wang Hing / an artist's mark. Simply a wonderful Chinese silver match safe! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: The spring mechanism has good action releasing the lid. There is a small amount of play in the hinge. Otherwise, there is some highpoint wear, some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Wang Hing Marks: Marked to the interior of the lid with WH for Wang Hing / an artist's mark. Measurements: Height: ca. 42mm Width: ca. 33mm Depth: ca. 12mm Weight: ca. 29.2 g Please see our other related items.