HSBC interest - An early 20^th century Chinese export silver punch bowl, Shanghai dated 1928, marked Kun Chang, retailed by Wang Hing of Canton and Hong Kong

Republic period. Of rounded circular form with a scalloped moulded rim, upon a spreading circular foot. The body with cast and applied decoration of chrysanthemums, with two moths. Engraved to the side with a presentation inscription in Chinese, relating to HSBC Bank, a list of names, and then the date “April 19^th Wuchen year of the Chinese calendar, June 6^th 1928 of the Western calendar”. Maked underneath with artisan mark 昆昌 (KUN CHANG), numeral 90, and retailer’s mark WH.

Diameter – 30.4 cm / 12 inches

Height – 16.9 cm / 6.7 inches

Weight – 1513 grams / 48.64 ozt