A late 19th century Chinese export gold bangle retailed by Wang Hing, the hinged broad bangle decorated throughout in relief with Chinese village scenes, against a matted ground, stamped to the inside ‘W.H 20’, inner diameter 5.8cm. £1,800-£2,200

According to surface analysis by GCS, the bangle is testing as 19ct gold. Verbal report number 5783-1345.


Wang Hing was one of the foremost retailers of Chinese export silver during the Colonial era, operating a highly successful business in Canton from the mid 19th century and later in Hong Kong.