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Chinese (Canton) Export Silver and Gilt Christening Mug, Wang Hing (Canton)
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Chinese (Canton) Export Silver and Gilt Christening Mug, Wang Hing (Canton)

19th century
Sold 6 September 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Chinese (Canton) export silver and gilt christening mug made by Wang Hing (Canton). Signed on the base in Chinese characters and WH90 (indicates 90% silver).

Wang Hing was probably the greatest and finest Chinese export retailer, who started trading in Canton soon after 1842, when, with the end of the First Opium War and the treaty of Nanking China, China opened its ports to foreign merchants and Hong Kong became a British colony. 8.5cm high x 5.8cm diameter, weight 128g.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Chinese Export Silver Mug to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
5.8cm (2.28")
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SA1117209
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1015
Description
Chinese (Canton) export silver and gilt christening mug made by Wang Hing (Canton). Signed on the base in Chinese characters and WH90 (indicates 90% silver).

Wang Hing was probably the greatest and finest Chinese export retailer, who started trading in Canton soon after 1842, when, with the end of the First Opium War and the treaty of Nanking China, China opened its ports to foreign merchants and Hong Kong became a British colony. 8.5cm high x 5.8cm diameter, weight 128g.

Excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Chinese Export Silver Mug to the 19th Century.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
5.8cm (2.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117209
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1015
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I An antique cylindrical silver mug featuring an applied gilt dragon motif and a curved bamboo-form handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinese (Canton) Export Silver and Gilt Christening Mug, Wang Hing (Canton)

Archive II An antique cylindrical silver mug featuring an applied gilt dragon motif and a curved bamboo-form handle. View II
Archive III An antique cylindrical silver mug featuring an applied gilt dragon motif and a curved bamboo-form handle. View III
Archive IV An antique cylindrical silver mug featuring an applied gilt dragon motif and a curved bamboo-form handle. View IV
Archive V An antique cylindrical silver mug featuring an applied gilt dragon motif and a curved bamboo-form handle. View V
Archive VI An antique cylindrical silver mug featuring an applied gilt dragon motif and a curved bamboo-form handle. View VI
Archive VII An antique cylindrical silver mug featuring an applied gilt dragon motif and a curved bamboo-form handle. View VII
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An antique cylindrical silver mug featuring an applied gilt dragon motif and a curved bamboo-form handle.
Chinese (Canton) export silver and gilt christening mug, Wang Hing (Canton)
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An antique cylindrical silver mug featuring an applied gilt dragon motif and a curved bamboo-form handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMugs and Tankards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialSilver, Gold gilt
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsDragon relief, Bamboo-form handle, Gilt interior and exterior accents
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 5.8 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Chinese export silver refers to items crafted in China predominantly during the 19th and early 20th centuries, specifically tailored for Western markets by local silversmiths using traditional techniques.

These items are typically crafted from high-grade sterling silver, often featuring partial or full fire-gilding (vermeil) to create contrasting golden highlights against the polished silver surface.

Authentic pieces frequently bear artisan shop marks or pseudo-hallmarks characteristic of specific Canton or Shanghai silversmiths, alongside tests confirming high-purity silver content.

It can be displayed prominently on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side cabinet as a focal point, contrasting effectively against contemporary minimalist furniture.

Preservation requires storing items in low-humidity environments, minimising handling to avoid skin oils, and using non-abrasive silver cleaning cloths only when absolutely necessary to protect patination.
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