An early 20th century Chinese export silver teapot, Canton and Shanghai circa 1910, marked An Chang, retailed by Hung Chong of Shanghai

An early 20^th century Chinese export silver teapot, Canton and Shanghai circa 1910, marked An Chang, retailed by Hung Chong of Shanghai

Qing dynasty. Formed as a prunus trunk section, with branch modelled spout opposite a handle modelled the same fitted with wooden insulators. The body with cast and applied flowering prunus, the hinged lid of conforming outline, with handle modelled as a branch section with applied prunus flowers to terrace. Marked underneath with artisan mark 安昌 (AN CHANG), retailer’s mark HC.

Length – 24.8 cm / 9.75 inches

Weight – 676 grams / 21.73 ozt

An Chang

A plain milk jug by this workshop and retailed by Woshing of Shanghai is illustrated Kwan. S. (2018) Chinese Export Silver – The Muwen Tang Collection. Hong Kong: Muwen Tang Fine Arts Publication Ltd. p. 318-319, f.122.

A chrysanthemum pattern kettle on burner stand by this workshop and retailed by Woshing of Shanghai is illustrated ibid p. 320-321, f.123.

A standing cup dated 1905 by this workshop and retailed by Luen Wo is also in this sale.

A three-piece prunus branch tea service by this workshop and retailed by Hung Chong of Shanghai was sold these rooms, 11 June 2024, lot 181 (£1638 incl. prem)