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Chinese Export Silver Bowl of unusual design, with prunus and bird decoration. The bowl weighs 704 grams and dates from around 1885. Marked WH for Wang Hing '宏兴‘ which was the biggest silver retailer to Westerners in China between 1860's and 1940's and the most well known and influential. The firm worked with over a hundred different silver makers, including this one ‘宝生’,(BaoSheng) probably in Hong Kong.
Circa 1890
Dimensions
14.00 cm high (5.51 inches)Weight
704 gramsCondition report
GoodThe 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