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Chinese Export Silver Beaker Cup Royal Cypher Cornet Crest ? 1901 Dragons 89g
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Chinese Export Silver Beaker Cup Royal Cypher Cornet Crest ? 1901 Dragons 89g

1900 - 1920
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A superb very interesting Chinese Export silver beaker cup. It is marked HC and tests as high grade silver, it dates to c1901 by the inscription to the base. Note 1900-1901 was the period of Boxer Rebellion, I do not know if there is a connection. It has been superbly designed being decorated with two dragons around a cartouche engraved with entwined initials possibly a Royal Cypher JRK of JKR above which is a Crown which looks like be that used by the Royal Family of Sweden, Belgium, Germany / Hanover, Prussia or Portugal (or another European Country). It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes distortions and repairs. It measures 3.5 inches (8.6cm) tall by almost 2.5 inches (6cm) across the rim and weighs 89 grams. A beautifully made very interesting piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Chinese Export Silver Beaker to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09640499
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Engraved base inscription dated 1900-01: fixes the period of presentation.
Maker's punch HC on the base: mark of Hung Chong, active around 1900.
Deep repoussé and chasing hammered from the reverse: hand work of the era.
Fine hairline surface scratches across the base: gentle handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1234357
Dealers Internal Reference
402/260/98
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Description
A superb very interesting Chinese Export silver beaker cup. It is marked HC and tests as high grade silver, it dates to c1901 by the inscription to the base. Note 1900-1901 was the period of Boxer Rebellion, I do not know if there is a connection. It has been superbly designed being decorated with two dragons around a cartouche engraved with entwined initials possibly a Royal Cypher JRK of JKR above which is a Crown which looks like be that used by the Royal Family of Sweden, Belgium, Germany / Hanover, Prussia or Portugal (or another European Country). It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes distortions and repairs. It measures 3.5 inches (8.6cm) tall by almost 2.5 inches (6cm) across the rim and weighs 89 grams. A beautifully made very interesting piece.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Chinese Export Silver Beaker to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09640499
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Engraved base inscription dated 1900-01: fixes the period of presentation.
Maker's punch HC on the base: mark of Hung Chong, active around 1900.
Deep repoussé and chasing hammered from the reverse: hand work of the era.
Fine hairline surface scratches across the base: gentle handling over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234357
Dealers Internal Ref
402/260/98
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A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown.
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Archive I A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown.

Chinese Export Silver Beaker Cup Royal Cypher Cornet Crest ? 1901 Dragons 89g

Archive II A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown. View VIII
Archive IX A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown. View IX
Archive X A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown. View X
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A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown.
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BEAKER CUP ROYAL CYPHER CORNET CREST ? 1901 DRAGONS 89g
Ref: SA1234357
A cylindrical Chinese export silver beaker featuring high-relief repousse dragon motifs and an oval cartouche engraved with a royal monogram beneath a crown.
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  • ObjectBeakers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse dragon, Engraved monogram, Oval cartouche, Crown crest

This Chinese export silver beaker dates to 1900 in the Chinese Export style. The piece has a dark silver colour with a high-relief repousse finish and an engraved monogram on an oval cartouche. The exterior shows high-relief repousse dragon motifs winding around stylized clouds, an oval cartouche containing an engraved royal monogram beneath a crown crest, and a simple flared rim with a polished moulding at the top and base. The silver beaker measures 8.6 cm tall by 6 cm across the rim and weighs 89 grams. Placed on a bookshelf or desk in a gentleman's library, this beaker serves as a striking decorative accent or a pen holder. It integrates well into a study or office setting among books and traditional desk accessories. The compact proportions allow it to sit comfortably on narrow shelves or display cabinets while adding historical interest to the room.

FAQs

Chinese export silver describes silver items produced in China from the late 18th century through the mid-20th century specifically for Western export. Craftsmen combined traditional Chinese chasing and repousse techniques with European decorative forms, such as tea sets, beakers, and presentation trophies.

Pieces were typically hand-hammered using high-purity silver, often testing close to or at sterling standard. High-relief repousse hammering and fine hand-chasing were the primary decorative techniques used to form intricate relief patterns.

Authentic pieces frequently bear artisan character marks alongside retailer pseudo-hallmarks or English-letter shop marks on the base. The weight, deep repousse execution, and characteristic hand-tooling on the interior surfaces also indicate authenticity.

These decorative objects work well placed on curated bookshelves, mantelpieces, or sideboard surfaces alongside leather-bound books and brass items. They add texture and historical interest to both classic and eclectic interior schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent dirt build-up. If polishing is necessary, use a non-abrasive silver cream gently, avoiding excessive rubbing on raised relief areas to preserve natural oxidised highlights in the recessed details.
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