Three late 19^th / early 20^th century Chinese Export silver bowls, Canton circa 1900 retailed by Wang Hing

Qing Dynasty, each of pierced and embossed hemispherical form. One embossed with water lilies, one with trailing Chinese dragons amidst clouds the other with peonies. Each marked underneath with retailers mark WH, numeral 90 and artisan mark SUI CHANG 遂昌. (3)

Diameter – 12 cm / 4.55 inches

Weight – 275 grams / 8.84 ozt

The Canton based workshop of Sui Chang is noted for large high-quality wares, particularly with finely pierced decoration such as trays and dragon footed bowls. As a retailer Wang Hing operated longer in Canton than in Hong Kong.