Wang Hing - Hong Kong - Epergne - .900 silver

Exceptional quality crafted early 20th century heavy weight solid 900 silver centerpiece consisting in four trumpet flower holders finely hand embossed with detailed dragons below a sun shaped vacant cartouche on round pedestal foot, by renowned silversmith Wang Hing

Probably the greatest and finest Chinese Export retailer, Wang Hing started trading in Canton soon after 1842, when China opened its ports to foreign merchants and Hong Kong became a British colony.
Wang Hing was a supplier of silver wares to the New York based luxury goods company Tiffany & Co

Height 26 cm
Width 15 cm
Net silver weight 436 grams

Fully hallmarked 90 for 900 silver together with Wang Hing silversmith's mark "WH" and Chinese mark

Condition report:
In fine circa 150 years old original condition - great patina, minor scratches and dark areas - no bumps, no repairs, no cracks, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (wine bottle not included)

Coming from a 100% smoke free home, will be properly sanitized before shipping

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