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Two Chinese Export Silver Flasks and Cigarette Case, early 20th century
Marks to larger flask: LEE YEE HING, 90% SILVER, (character)
Marks to smaller flask: SILVER, NANKING, (character)
Marks to cigarette case: (two character marks)
7 inches high x 4 inches wide (17.8 x 10.2 cm) (larger flask)
24.15 troy ounces
Cigarette case with dragon motif in relief, engraved to reverse A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR, TO H.R. MCLANE FROM ALL SERVANTS PRIVATES' CLUB, PEIPING 1929 CHINA.


Condition Report*: Bending to hinge armature to smaller flask and missing hinge pin, cigarette case missing bands to interior, errant scratching, with wear commensurate with age and use. Heritage does not guarantee the watertightness of vessels.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
June, 2018
29th-30th Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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Sold on Jun 29, 2018 for: $812.50
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