A Chinese Export Silver Bowl Retailed by Tuck Chang and Company, Shanghai, Circa 1900, Further Marked with Retailer's Mark CH and Chinese Character Artisan's Mark

tapering cylindrical and on collet foot, the sides pierced with bamboo populated with birds and with a vacant circular cartouche on one side 80mm diameter, 40mm high, 2oz 6dwt, 71gr

Stamped underneath 'Tuckchang'. Further stamped with mark CH and with Chinese character mark. There is some wear to the marks but each is still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.