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Antique Wang Hing Sterling Silver Belt Buckle

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This unique, antique belt buckle, circa 1907 by Wang Hing & Co., features an incredibly ornate dragon motif in sterling silver.

The dragons were made 3-dimensional by a repoussé technique and were then finished, by hand, by an incredibly detailed hand-chasing technique.

The Mandarin characters translate to "ruyi" or "as you wish", which is a phrase used to represent luck and good fortune.

The belt buckle measures approximately 2 1/2" x 2".

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The reverse side of the buckle is signed, hallmarked and stamped with various touch marks:

"WH" is Wang Hing's signature.
The Mandarin character is the mark of the silversmith.
"97" is most likely a mark in anticipation of being imported and assayed in Britain.
"J.M" is the importer's mark.
"A" inside the shield-shaped cartouche is a date code, dating the piece to 1907.
"925" is the sterling silver purity mark.

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Item Details
Maker:  Wang Hing
Metal:  Sterling Silver
Type:  Belt Buckle
Vintage:  1907
Size:  2.5" x 2"
Hallmarks:  "WH", "925", "A" inside a shield cartouche, "J.M", "97" & Chinese Silversmith's Signature
Gross Weight:  21.5 grams (13.9 dwts)
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