This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) bottle coaster has a cylindrical form to a plain spreading base.
The body of this Chinese silver coaster is embellished with fine and impressive embossed and pierced decoration depicting two iconic oriental dragons amidst clouds.
The decoration to the body incorporates a sun motif to either side, each accented with a central cartouche, one remains vacant and the other bears the contemporary engraved monogram initials ‘CHD.’
The upper and lower rims of this coaster are encompassed with plain applied moulded borders accented with bands of tooled decoration.
This exceptional coaster has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000).
Condition
This antique Chinese silver coaster is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of this coaster are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter of rim 7.9cm/3.1″.
Diameter of base 8.4cm/3.3″.
Height 6.5cm/2.6″.
Weight
5.1 troy ounces/160g.
Maker: Luen Wo.
Date: circa 1900.
Origin: Shanghai, China.
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware.
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Creator:Luen Wo(Maker)
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Dimensions:Height: 2.6 in (6.61 cm)Diameter: 3.3 in (8.39 cm)
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Style:Chinese Export(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Silver
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Place of Origin:China
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Period:1900-1909
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
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Condition:ExcellentPlease see main description.
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Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: A6450Seller: LU1200215605032
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