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Chinese Export Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish C1910 Antique
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Chinese Export Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish C1910 Antique

1900 - 1920
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A pretty Chinese export solid sterling silver dish. It is unmarked but tests as high grade silver. I would date it to around the first part of the 20th century. It has been superbly designed having a mother of pearl upper section possibly for caviar as it stays cool. It is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.8cm) across by 2.5 inches tall and weighs 48 grams. A very pretty piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish to the 1910s.

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A pretty Chinese export solid sterling silver dish. It is unmarked but tests as high grade silver. I would date it to around the first part of the 20th century.
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It has been superbly designed having a mother of pearl upper section possibly for caviar as it stays cool.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.8cm) across by 2.5 inches tall and weighs 48 grams. A very pretty piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish to the 1910s.

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SA1236546
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55/35/12L
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A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif.
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Archive I A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif.

Chinese Export Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Caviar Dish C1910 Antique

Archive II A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif. View II
Archive III A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif. View III
Archive IV A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif. View IV
Archive V A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif. View V
Archive VI A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif. View VI
Archive VII A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif. View VII
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A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif.
CHINESE EXPORT STERLING SILVER MOTHER of PEARL CAVIAR DISH c1910 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1236546
A shallow mother of pearl shell dish supported by a crossed sterling silver tripod stand designed in a bamboo motif.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCaviar Dish
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialMother of Pearl, Sterling Silver
  • ColourCream and Silver
  • MotifsBamboo tripod stand, Mother of pearl shell, Spherical finial

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Chinese Export silver refers to silver items produced in China from the late 18th to mid-20th centuries specifically for export to Western markets. Caviar dishes from this era often combined sterling silver frames with organic materials such as mother of pearl to prevent the oxidation and flavour alteration of caviar.

Traditional caviar dishes are constructed from non-reactive materials like mother of pearl, glass, horn, or gold-gilt metal, as sterling silver alone can react with caviar and alter its taste. Outer frames and supports are frequently crafted from sterling silver or silver plate.

Authentic Chinese Export silver pieces typically feature makers marks consisting of Chinese character shop marks alongside English artisan initials or pseudo-hallmarks. Construction details often incorporate Eastern design motifs such as bamboo, dragons, or character symbols paired with Western item forms.

A mother of pearl dish can be placed on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or entry console as a decorative accent. It functions effectively as a trinket tray for small items or as a standalone object of historical interest on structured shelving.

Wipe the mother of pearl shell with a soft, damp cloth and dry immediately, avoiding harsh detergents or soaking which can damage the nacre. Clean the silver framework using a specialised silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish without touching the organic shell surface.
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