A late 19th century Chinese Export silver novelty miniature pepper pot, Hong Kong circa 1890 retailed by Tien Shing

Modelled as a watering can, the drill pierced spout at a right handle to a banded white agate handle. The lid with an opposable lid with flower centre, the body with engraved decoration of bamboo. Marked underneath with retailers mark and character mark.

Length – 7.75 cm / 30.05 inches

Weight – 53 grams / 1.7 ozt