An early 20^th century Chinese Export silver tray, Tianjin circa 1920 retailed by Ye Ching Company

Of oval form, with simulated bamboo rim. The broad edge with applied Chinese dragons and vacant circular cartouches. The field with a vacant circular cartouche and flat chased with two Chinese dragons chasing the pearl of wisdom, among clouds against a matted ground. Marked to the reverse edge with STERLING and Y.C.C.

Length – 41.5 cm / 16.4 inches

Weight – 852 grams / 27.39 ozt

We are grateful to Dr Adrien von Ferscht for identifying this mark.