An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Chinese Export Silver dish; part of our Chinese/Asian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) fruit dish has an oval-shaped form.
The swept sides of the dish are embellished with four pierced and embossed panels depicting chrysanthemum flora designs amidst foliage, each surmounted with a simplified embossed dragon design.
The panels alternate with large chrysanthemum flower head designs.
The shaped rim of this impressive dish is ornamented with an embossed opposing scroll decorated border.
The well of this antique silver dish is plain and unembellished, encompassed with an impressive pierced decorated blossom border.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this rare and highly desirable dish include:
Maker''s mark: WH (Wang Hing & Company)
Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (90 standard, 900/1000)
Character mark: Shen Chang (strong possibility)
This Chinese silver fruit dish
.../silver bread dish is a distinguished gift for connoisseurs of Chinese export silver, perfect for weddings, anniversaries or as a singular centrepiece to elevate any dining or display setting.
Condition
This antique CES dish is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The embossed and pierced decoration is all very sharp.
The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of the dish are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese Export Silver.
Dimensions
Length 31.2cm/12.28''
Width 22.5cm/8.86''
Height 6.5cm/2.56''
Weight
19.0 troy ounces/592.4g
Date: Circa 1900
Maker: Wang Hing & Co.
Origin: China
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Internal Reference: C9322
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1158222
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 6.5cm (2.6inches)Width is 22.5cm (8.9inches)Depth is 31.2cm (12.3inches)
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