Chinese Export Silver Tray - Antique Circa 1890

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Chinese Export Silver Tray - Antique Circa 1890
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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver pen tray; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) tray has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is embellished with an engraved iconic oriental Chinese dragon design.
The raised rounded border is plain with an applied moulded border to the rim.
This antique Chinese silver tray is supported by four impressive cast tiered silver bracket style feet
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine tray include:
Maker's mark:
WH (Wang Hing & Co)
Silver quality/purity mark:
90 (90 standard, 900/1000)
Character mark: CHANG 昌 (Canton workshop)
Condition
This antique Chinese silver tray is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The engraved decoration is all very crisp. The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of the surface are all very clear.
Dimensions
Length
20.8cm/8.2"
Width
9.5cm/3.7"
Length of surface
18.4cm/7.2"
Width of surface
7.1cm/2.8"
Height
1.4cm/0.6"
Weight
5.4 troy ounces/168g
Maker:
Wang Hing & Co.
Date:
Circa 1890
Origin:
Canton, China
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