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Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug

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A very good and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our diverse silver christening collection. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) christening mug has a plain cylindrical bulbous form onto a circular spreading collet foot. The cylindrical upper portion of the body is plain and unembellished, with a flared rim. The lower bulbous portion of the body is ornamented with impressive embossed fluted and batwing ornamentation in a swirl design. This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with a silver bamboo stem effect handle. The hallmarks to the underside of this solid silver mug include: Maker's mark: WH (Wang Hing & Company) Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (90 standard, 900/1000) Character maker: Untraced Condition This antique Chinese silver christening mug is a very good gauge of silver, very good quality and is in very good condition. The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside are all very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to lip 9.9cm/3.9" Diameter of rim 6.1cm/2.4" Diameter of body 6.8cm/2.7" Diameter of foot 4.9cm/1.9" Height 7cm/2.8" Weight 3 troy ounces/94.6g Maker: Wang Hing & Co. Origin: Hong Kong, China Date: circa 1890 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware. .
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.8 in (7.12 cm)Diameter: 2.7 in (6.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A17551stDibs: LU1200218455202
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