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Antique Chinese Export Silver Basket, Circa 1890

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A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver swing handled basket; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) basket has an oval shaped form onto an oval swept foot. The body of this silver basket is embellished with fine and impressive pierced and embossed decoration depicting two iconic Chinese dragons amidst clouds. The decoration to the body incorporates a circular vacant cartouche to either end. The shaped border has embossed scroll and floral ornamentation to the rim. This Chinese silver basket retains the original wirework style swing handle. The concaved central well of this basket is plain and unembellished. The impressive swept foot of this basket is encircled with a band of pierced decorated floral motifs. Condition This antique Chinese basket is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition. The embossed and pierced decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the basket are all very clear. Dimensions Length 28.4cm/11.2" Width 19cm/7.5” Height to top of handle 20.8cm/8.2" Height to rim 6.7cm/2.6" Weight 11 troy ounces/342g Maker: Guang Ji Origin: Hong Kong, China Date: circa 1890 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Asian silverware.
  • Creator:
    Guang Ji (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.2 in (20.83 cm)Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A37271stDibs: LU1200219314322
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