23rd Mar, 2023 11:00

Silver and Objects of Vertu
 
  Lot 187
 

A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese Export silver bowl, Canton circa 1900 by Sui Chang, retailed by Wang Hing

A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese Export silver bowl, Canton circa 1900 by Sui Chang, retailed by Wang Hing

Qing dynasty, of everted circular form with a moulded rim, upon a collet foot. The sides with pierced and embossed decoration of trailing Chinese dragons amidst clouds centring upon a vacant cartouche formed as the sacred pearl. Fitted with a ‘blown-in’ cranberry glass liner. Marked underneath with retailer’s mark WH, numeral 90 and artisan mark 遂昌 (SUI CHANG).

Height – 12.1 cm / 4.75 inches

Diameter – 16.2 cm / 6.4 inches

Silver weight – 401 grams / 12.89 ozt

The Canton based workshop of Sui Chang is noted for large high-quality wares, particularly with finely pierced decoration such as trays and dragon footed bowls. As a retailer Wang Hing operated longer in Canton than in Hong Kong.

A large twin handled tray by the same workshop and retailer, was sold these rooms, 30 Oct 2020, lot 172 (£5,250 incl. prem)

Sold for £1,875

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