An early 20^th century Chinese export silver mug, Shanghai circa 1920, marked An Chang of Canton and Shanghai

Republic period. Of tapering cylindrical form with moulded rims, the handle modelled as a branch, the body with chased decoration of chrysanthemums, against a matted ground. The front with a shield shape cartouche engraved with a presentation inscription in Dutch for a 25^th wedding anniversary reading “Dan D. Laksamana aan H. en M. Hesselaar 25 Huwelijksfeest”. Double skinned interior, gilt. Marked underneath with artisan mark 安昌 (AN CHANG) only.

Height – 14.6 cm / 5.8 inches

Weight – 466 grams / 14.98 ozt

An Chang

A plain milk jug by this workshop and retailed by Woshing of Shanghai is illustrated Kwan. S. (2018) Chinese Export Silver – The Muwen Tang Collection. Hong Kong: Muwen Tang Fine Arts Publication Ltd. p. 318-319, f.122.

A chrysanthemum pattern kettle on burner stand by this workshop and retailed by Woshing of Shanghai is illustrated ibid. p. 320-321, f.123.

A three-piece prunus branch tea service by this workshop and retailed by Hung Chong of Shanghai was sold these rooms, 11 June 2024, lot 181 (£1638 incl. prem)