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Antique Chinese Silver Dragon Hand Mirror. Bamboo Handle. Cum Shing C1880.
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Antique Chinese Silver Dragon Hand Mirror. Bamboo Handle. Cum Shing C1880.

19th century
For Sale by Krave Antiques
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This fabulous antique Chinese export silver hand mirror which has a pair of dragons chasing a flaming pearl design to one side holds a bevelled edge oval mirror plate and dates from c1880.

This stunning mirror which has a mirror on both sides is by prominent silversmith Cum Shing of Canton and is marked with their maker's mark to the reverse.

This dragon mirror has a beautiful twisted bamboo design handle, a monogram engraved on the flaming pearl at the top and is in very nice original condition.

A handmade antique mirror which is of excellent quality, feels heavy in the hand, is in excellent condition, by a top maker and looks beautiful on display.

Material: Chinese export silver. (Not hallmarked but tests as silver).

Date: c1880.

Dimensions: Width: 12 cm (4 3/4"). Height: 27 cm (10 1/2"). Depth: 1.5 cm (3/4").

Weight: 438 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with only light signs of wear in keeping with age. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the hand mirror is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Chinese Silver Hand Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA1241186
Dealers Internal Reference
CCSHM3721
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This fabulous antique Chinese export silver hand mirror which has a pair of dragons chasing a flaming pearl design to one side holds a bevelled edge oval mirror plate and dates from c1880.
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This stunning mirror which has a mirror on both sides is by prominent silversmith Cum Shing of Canton and is marked with their maker's mark to the reverse.
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fig 1. An antique silver hand mirror featuring a dragon motif frame and an interconnected faux-bamboo handle.
fig 1. Antique Chinese Silver Dragon Hand Mirror. Bamboo Handle. Cum Shing C1880.

This dragon mirror has a beautiful twisted bamboo design handle, a monogram engraved on the flaming pearl at the top and is in very nice original condition.

A handmade antique mirror which is of excellent quality, feels heavy in the hand, is in excellent condition, by a top maker and looks beautiful on display.

fig 2. An antique silver hand mirror featuring a dragon motif frame and an interconnected faux-bamboo handle.
fig 2. Antique Chinese Silver Dragon Hand Mirror. Bamboo Handle. Cum Shing C1880.

Material: Chinese export silver. (Not hallmarked but tests as silver).

Date: c1880.

Dimensions: Width: 12 cm (4 3/4"). Height: 27 cm (10 1/2"). Depth: 1.5 cm (3/4").

Weight: 438 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with only light signs of wear in keeping with age. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the hand mirror is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Chinese Silver Hand Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241186
Dealers Internal Ref
CCSHM3721
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Archive I An antique silver hand mirror featuring a dragon motif frame and an interconnected faux-bamboo handle.

Antique Chinese Silver Dragon Hand Mirror. Bamboo Handle. Cum Shing C1880.

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An antique silver hand mirror featuring a dragon motif frame and an interconnected faux-bamboo handle.
Antique Chinese Silver Dragon Hand Mirror. Bamboo Handle. Cum Shing c1880.
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An antique silver hand mirror featuring a dragon motif frame and an interconnected faux-bamboo handle.
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  • ObjectHand Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDragon relief border, Faux bamboo handle, Bamboo leaf design

This Chinese export silver hand mirror dates from 1880 in the style of the period. The piece comprises a silver frame holding an oval mirror plate, a bevelled edge, a maker's mark, and a handle shaped like twisted bamboo. The silver finish has a reflective sheen, complemented by intricate relief decoration of a pair of dragons chasing a flaming pearl, alongside bamboo leaf designs and engraved monograms. The construction incorporates detailed metalwork with a heavy feel. Measuring 12 cm in width, 27 cm in height, and 1.5 cm in depth with a weight of 438 g, the mirror functions practically for personal grooming and decoration. Placed today on a bedside table, dressing table, or vanity surface, the object brings traditional craftsmanship to daily routines. The condition presents as excellent antique state with light signs of wear consistent with age, maintaining original integrity.

FAQs

Chinese Export Silver refers to silver items crafted in China between the late 18th and mid-20th centuries primarily for Western trade, combining traditional Chinese decorative motifs with Western functional forms.

These pieces were typically constructed with hand-chased and repousse worked silver frames, often featuring intricate borders encasing a flat or bevelled glass mirror plate.

Authentic items frequently feature silversmith workshop stamps in Chinese characters, occasionally accompanied by artisan marks or Latin character initials corresponding to recognised Shanghai, Canton, or Hong Kong makers.

A decorative silver hand mirror can be laid flat on a mirrored dressing table tray, mounted in a shadow box, or displayed on a easel stand within a curio cabinet.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and use a non-abrasive silver polishing cloth on tarnish, ensuring liquids do not seep into the mirror glass housing.
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