Description: Chinese Export Cantonese silver match box vesta case. Of plain form. Hinged cover. ( which is released by compressing either side ) Circa 1890... 1900's ( In 1826, John Walker, a chemist in Stockton on Tees, discovered through lucky accident that a stick coated with chemicals burst into flame when scraped across his hearth at home. He went on to invent the first friction match. ) Stamped with a character mark. Maker's mark for ; ZEE WO Honan road. SHANGHAI Net weight; 42.9 grams Dimensions ; Length 64 mm Width 57 mm Depth 19 mm In good condition. No damage, bruises ,holes or repairs. Some minor age related surface marks. Free from any later engraved presentation inscriptions or monograms. Vacant cartouche. Beautiful shiny Patina. Clean and ready for use or display.
Price: 120 GBP
Location: Sheffield. South Yorkshi
End Time: 2024-08-31T12:45:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 36.7 GBP
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Brand: ZEE WO
Antique: Yes
Composition: Solid Silver
Product: Match box vesta case
Style: Chinese
Material: Solid Silver
Age: 1900-1940
