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Large 72g Chinese Export Silver Dragon Ladle C1900 Antique
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Large 72g Chinese Export Silver Dragon Ladle C1900 Antique

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 October 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A superb large Chinese export solid silver spoon. It is hallmarked TEH LING STERLING 935 and tests as sterling silver. I would date it to c1900. It has been nicely designed having a dragon to its handles. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 7 inches (17.8cm) long by 2 inches wide and weighs 72 grams. A superb piece.

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

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A superb large Chinese export solid silver spoon. It is hallmarked TEH LING STERLING 935 and tests as sterling silver. I would date it to c1900. It has been nicely designed having a dragon to its handles. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 7 inches (17.8cm) long by 2 inches wide and weighs 72 grams. A superb piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Chinese Export Silver Ladle to the 1900s.

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An antique silver serving ladle featuring a rounded circular bowl and a detailed dragon relief chased along the handle. SOLD14 OCT 26
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Archive I An antique silver serving ladle featuring a rounded circular bowl and a detailed dragon relief chased along the handle. SOLD14 OCT 26

Large 72g Chinese Export Silver Dragon Ladle C1900 Antique

Archive II An antique silver serving ladle featuring a rounded circular bowl and a detailed dragon relief chased along the handle. View II
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An antique silver serving ladle featuring a rounded circular bowl and a detailed dragon relief chased along the handle.
LARGE 72g CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON LADLE c1900 ANTIQUE
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An antique silver serving ladle featuring a rounded circular bowl and a detailed dragon relief chased along the handle.
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  • ObjectLadles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDragon motif, Stippled background, Relief chasing, Circular bowl

This Chinese export solid silver ladle dates to the period around 1900. It is made of sterling silver with a reflective silver finish and weighs 72 grams. The photograph reveals a rounded circular bowl joined to a handle with stippled background detailing, intricate relief chasing depicting a dragon motif along the handle, and a polished bowl interior reflecting light. Hallmarks reading TEH LING STERLING 935 appear on the piece, which shows no dings, splits, distortions or repairs. Measuring 17.8 cm long by 5.1 cm wide, this serving spoon is suitable for display on a sideboard top in a home setting today. It brings traditional Asian export style to a collection of antique silverware or functions as a decorative tabletop accessory.

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Chinese Export Silver refers to silverware manufactured in China from the late 18th to mid-20th century specifically for export to Western markets, often featuring traditional Chinese motifs combined with Western utility forms.

Craftsmen typically used high-purity silver, utilizing techniques such as repousse, hand chasing, stippling, and engraving to create intricate relief designs on the metal surface.

Authentic pieces frequently feature artisan or workshop marks alongside Chinese character shop marks, accompanied by fine hand-chased detailing and characteristic stippled backgrounds.

These detailed metalwork pieces can be displayed inside glass cabinets, arranged on sideboard tops, or used as accent pieces alongside contemporary dining tableware.

Polishing should be done gently using a soft cotton cloth and a mild silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip natural dark patination from lower recessed areas.
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