An early 20th century Chinese export silver hip or spirit flask, Hong Kong circa 1900 retailed by Kwong Wa

An early 20^th century Chinese export silver hip or spirit flask, Hong Kong circa 1900 retailed by Kwong Wa

Qing dynasty. Of rounded oval form with a pull off base cup, bayonet cylindrical cap, engraved to the body to one side with trailing Chinese dragons amidst clouds, the other sides with bucolic village scenes. The cup with gilt interior. Marked to hinge only with retailer’s mark K.W.

Length – 16 cm / 6.25 inches

Weight – 318 grams / 10.22 ozt