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The BADA Christmas Gift ListChinese Export Silver Biscuit Box, circa 1895, with British import marks for Glasgow 1902, and a later blue-glass liner. The box is pierced with two pairs of opposing dragons, and the lid is pierced with three dragons and a band of prunus and surmounted by a fluted finial atop a roundel of pierced acanthus. Retailed by Wang Hing, and made by the Qiu Workshop, Qiu Ji (求记). The Scottish firm of George Edward & Sons was one of the few UK companies that stocked Chinese and Japanese silver, and was run by the founder's sons, David and George. In 1901 the firm was associated with the Japanese Department at the International Exhibition in Glasgow.
Dimensions
Height: 150mm Diameter: 160mmWeight
Weight (without liner): 632g Weight (with liner): 1091gThe BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
