Antique Chinese Export Silver lancet case. Looks like a vesta or match safe, but made and fitted to hold a pair of lancets - used medically by doctors in the field

1-200 years ago. Chinese, circa 1850-1880.  

Measures 2 1/2 X 1 1/2 inches 62 X 36mm. Weighs 29.5 grams.  

Rectangular case / box. Hinged lid with button and thumbpiece to open it. Outside one side is richly decorated with repousse Chinese figures performing various

activities in a beautiful landscape.  Weeping willows and large-leafed plants. The other side with raised bamboo stemming from a naturalistic rock formation. The

sides with matching decoration of raised foliage and flowers.  

Like many steel lancets of the time, they are encased in a 'natural material' - original to the piece.  

No hallmarks / identifying marks were found. 

Good condition. No losses/damage of any sort were found.