Chinese Silver Dragon Wang Hing Taper Cigar Lighter NR Start Price USD 1.00 Current Price USD 266.00 Time Left - Bid Count 9 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Bournemouth See more about 'Chinese Silver Dragon Wang Hing Taper Cigar Lighter NR' Description whitestone100 store Chinese Silver Dragon Wang Hing Taper Cigar Lighter This is a very unusual late 19th century Chinese silver taper / cigar lighter in the form of three coiled dragons. Made by Wang Hing with hallmark. It would have presumably been oil filled with a wick protruding from the spout at the top of the piece.  CONDITION  The two dragons at the base are missing a leg & 3 leg parts with old repairs. There are also two holes at the base. The collar at the top is split where the lid/dragons head has been overtightened in the past. Overall however it is still an extraordinary piece. The overall condition is as you would expect from an object of substantial age that has been displayed/handled/used.  See photos DIMENSIONS Height 6 5/8" Width 4 1/2"  Weight 193g This is one of a varied selection of unusual antiques I have for auction this week directly from the UK, why not take a look at my other items!  If you like unusual, hard to find pieces without reserves & low starting bids click here to add me to your favorite sellers list!  GUARANTEEYou are bidding on an original. This item is guaranteed genuine & offered with no reserve. The dating of the item, as with most antiques, is an estimate unless otherwise stated.    POSTAGE  USA 1st class Airmail £6.00 GBP Sterling UK 1st class Recorded Delivery £3.50 GBP Sterling Multiple purchases are combined for shipment where possible. Items are packed defensively & extreme care is taken to ensure you receive goods in perfect condition. Insurance is not included in the quoted postage prices & must be requested. Unless specified, items sent overseas by Royal Mail do not have tracking numbers.  Items paid for by Paypal will be sent to your Paypal registered address. PAYMENT OPTIONS   I can accept the following methods of payment; * United States All Other Overseas Buyers - PAYPAL * UK Buyers - Paypal, Personal Cheques, Postal Orders * All Other Overseas Buyers - PAYPAL   POSTAGE  ** If you require insurance please request it with your total. **  All parcels below 2kg are posted with the Royal Mail small packet service. Please note - the Royal Mail does not provide tracking numbers to overseas destinations however this service has proven to be the most economical, fast & reliable option. All parcels over 2 kg are posted with Parcelforce. Parcelforce items are carried within the US by USPS & detailed tracking is available on the USPS website.   INSURANCE * USA & Other International Insurance Insurance is available for £3.50 + 5% item sale price - per item. The Royal Mails 'International Signed For' service is included within this cost for all parcels below 2 kg. (e.g. £100 item insurance will be £8.50). * UK - All parcels are posted recorded delivery with an insured value of £30 (This is included in the quoted delivery cost). If you would like this amount increased using the Special Delivery rates of compensation please let me know.    Payment to be received within 7 days of the end of auction please.     Good Luck & Check out my other items! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!