An early 20^th century Chinese export silver bowl, Hong Kong circa 1920, marked Yong Sheng Long, retailed by Taylor and Co

Republic period. Of hemispherical form raised upon four cast acanthus C scroll bracket feet, with ring punched decoration. The body with cast and applied decoration of flowering prunus populated with birds, heightened with flat chased of similar. A vacant circular cartouche to the front. Gilt interior. Marked underneath with artisan mark 永盛隆 (YONG SHENG LONG), and retailer’s mark T&CO. Upon a carved hardwood stand.

Diameter – 15.2 cm / 6 inches

Height of bowl – 9 cm / 3.5 inches

Weight – 352 grams / 11.32 ozt

Taylor & Co were a retail store with locations in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin (Tientsin). Yong Sheng Long was a workshop located in Hong Kong.

A bowl with identical feet by this workshop and retailer was sold these rooms, 20 Oct 2021, lot 244 (£1000 incl. prem)