Wang Hing Silver Matchbook Holder with Dragon Decoration

Chinese Wang Hing silver matchbook holder, with three marks…
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Chinese Wang Hing silver matchbook holder, with three marks including Wh, 90, one side decorated with embossed dragon, the other side with inscription, total weight 42gm

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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