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Lot 511
Full Lot Description
A Chinese export silver visiting card case, of rectangular form, having dragon engraving to central body, possibly with maker's mark for Wing Nam & Co. Together with a late Victorian silver example with presentation engraving, hallmarked William Neale & Sons, Chester 1896. Gross overall weight 3.2 ozt (99.6 grams).
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Condition Report
<li>Items are in mixed condition, showing general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing.
<li>Hinge is broken to Chinese export example, meaning that lid is detached from main body.
<li>Items both show areas of much darker tarnishing and would both benefit from a clean and polish.
<li>Hinge opening is in good working order to Victorian example, and hallmarks are clear and legible.
<li>Front of Victorian example shows some deeper surface scratches.
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