China
China
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Circa 1870
Leeching
9811 Antique Chinese Silver Mug
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A fantastic little silver christening mug with the original bright gilt interior. The body is applied with charming scenes of Chinese figures going about their daily life. The handle is shaped in the form of a dragon. To the front is a shield with the name “Joyce”. Contains 170 ml. Weight 149 grams, 4.7 troy ounces. Height 9.2cm/10cm. Diameter of top 5.4cm. Stamped underneath with Chinese silver marks for Leeching, Canton, Hong Kong & Shanghai. Circa 1870.
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Circa 1890
8513 Antique Chinese Silver Rosewater Sprinkler
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A late 19th century Chinese export silver rose water sprinkler. The lower body and foot are finely chased with repousse floral decoration, and the tall slender top has a cast and applied bird with the little sprinkler holes. Weight 70 grams, 2.2 troy ounces. Height 16.5 cms. Stamped underneath with Chinese silver marks and makers mark MK.
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1890 - 1920
6533 Large Chinese Silver Bowl
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A large and heavy Chinese silver bowl with hammered finish and gilt inside. The applied decoration with mixed metals has an underwater theme with seaweed, crabs, shells and reeds. Very good gauge silver. Weight 1243 grams, 39.9 troy ounces. Height 9.5 cms. Diameter 24 cms. Stamped underneath with Chinese characters. Maker CL – operated 1890 – 1920. High grade silver.
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Circa 1900
Wang Hing
8901 Antique Chinese Silver Case
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Chinese Export silver. An excellent quality antique sterling silver cigarette case. The top is mounted with a full length dragon having a serpentine shaped body and breathing out fire. Beautiful workmanship. Hand beaten silver. Push button operation. Gilt interior. Engraved initials “CFU” to the top. Weight 226 grams, 7.2 troy ounces. Top measures 14×9 cms. With Chinese silver marks for Wang Hing, Circa 1900.
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Circa 1900
8993 Antique Chinese Silver Cigar Case
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An unusual antique silver case for three cigars beautifully decorated with an embossed dragon in deep relief. Weight 114 grams, 3.6 troy ounces. Length 13 cms. Width 6.5 cms. Marked on the inside clip with Chinese silver stamps. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1900
Luen Wo
7777 Antique Chinese Silver Goblet YI AN 饴安
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An unusual sterling silver goblet with a globular bowl raised on a tall slender column. Attractive embossed decoration of a dragon curled around the outside. Weight 201 grams, 6.4 troy ounces. Height 17 cm. Diameter of top 5.25 cm. Stamped underneath with Chinese silver marks for Luen Wo, Shanghai. The artisan workshop mark is YI AN 饴安. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1900
8044 Antique Chinese Silver Beakers with Dragons
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An excellent set of 6 Chinese silver beakers, each with applied dragon decoration. Lovely crisp detail. Total weight 225 grams, 7.2 troy ounces. Height 5.5 cms. Diameter of top 4 cms. Marked underneath with Chinese silver marks. Circa 1900.
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Circa 1910
6604 Antique Silver Chinese Bowl
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A good size antique silver bowl with pretty embossed decoration of chrysanthemum flowers all round. Lovely quality and weight. The hand beaten finish of the background is particularly fine. Weight 529 grams, 17 troy ounces. Height 9.75 cms. Diameter 20 cms. Marked underneath with Chinese characters for Shanghai. Circa 1910.
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Circa 1910
Tuck Chang
9795 Antique Chinese Silver Tray
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An antique Chinese wooden tray mounted with silver handles of bamboo design. The hardwood is beautifully carved with flowers and a stylistic border. To the centre is a hammered silver plaque (uninscribed). The underside has green baize. Spread across the handles 57cm. Length 47cm. Width 32cm. Height 3.5cm/8.5cm. Circa 1910. Marked on one handle for Tuck Chang & Co, Shanghai.
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Circa 1920
7906 Antique Silver Tray - Chinese Straits Settlements
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A rare Eastern filigree silver tray of oval 10 sided form. Unusual large size. Profusely decorated all over with flower and leaf motif borders. Beautiful exquisite workmanship. The side handles are prettily formed as a flower supported by conjoined leaves. Weight 1658 grams, 53.3 troy ounces. Spread across handles 61 cms. Length 46 cms. Width 32 cms. Unmarked silver. Probably circa 1920.
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Circa 1920
JIAN JI 記建
9448 Antique Chinese Silver Bowl JIAN JI 記建
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An antique silver bowl with pierced decoration of two outstretched dragons breathing fire and smoke. Medium size suitable for fruit and bread. Weight 451 grams, 14.5 troy ounces. Height 9.7cm. Diameter 19cm.Stamped underneath with Chinese silver stamps. Retailer “KK”. Artisan workshop JIAN JI 記建. Circa 1920.
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1930
TIAN 天
7042 Antique Chinese Silver Beaker TIAN 天
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An attractive sterling silver drinking cup of plain design with a engraved band of hatched foliate scrolls. Weight 104 grams, 3.3 troy ounces. Height 7.5 cms. Diameter of top 7.5 cms. Marked underneath with a Chinese character for the small Tianjin artisan silversmith TIAN 天 Circa 1930. 3 beakers available. Priced each.