An early 20^th century Chinese export silver butter dish, Canton and Hong Kong circa 1920, probably marked Luo, retailed by Wang Hing of Canton and Hong Kong

Republic period. Of cylindrical form upon three ball feet, the sided with embossed Chinese dragons. Fitted with a removable frosted clear glass liner. Marked underneath with probable artisan mark 洛 (LUO), and retailer’s mark WH90.

Diameter – 8.7 cm / 3.45 inches

Weight – 68 grams / 2.19 ozt

Chiswick Auctions wishes to thank Dr Adrien von Ferscht for his assistance in identifying this lot.