An early 19^h century Chinese Export silver snuff box and steel striker, Canton circa 1830 mark of Wongshing

China Trade period. Of rectangular form with rounded sides, a hinged lid, a steel flint striker pinned to the back. Engraved seaweed type decoration to the lid, with bright cut engraved borders and a vacant cartouche. Gilt interior. Marked with a W only to inside of lid.

Length – 4.3 cm / 1.65 inches

Weight – 24 grams / 0.77 ozt