Sterling silver cigar box. Chinese. c. 1925
A very heavy gauge but intricate silver Chinese cigar box, the main body in a hammered finish, overlaid with an ornate repoussé dragon motif to the top, with another two dragons woven on the sides, front and back, with a central oval cartouche (vacant) to the lid, the ebonized, wood-lined interior with a single movable central divider, the base bearing maker’s marks with STERLING. Dimensions:9 x 6 x 2½ inches (22 x 15 x 7 cms).
Reference: 5612