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Creator: Luen Wo
Creator: Hung Chong & Co.
Chinese Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Sauce Boat by Luen Wo
By Luen Wo
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese Export silver repousse sauce boat with dragon handles. Marked for Luen Wo.. Very fine decoration. 7 1/4" long, 4 " tall, 3 1/2", 7 oz weight.
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Tray
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export Silver Tray engraved with prunus on a matte background, with applied chrysanthemum decoration to the border, and with two b...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Dramatic Chinese Silver Dragon Centerpiece Bowl by Luen Wo
By Luen Wo
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Chinese silver centerpiece bowl, ca 1890. Oval with solid well. Sides open with scaly, slithering wraparound dragons; haunches and legs terminating in talon-gripped balls fo...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver goblet with prunus decoration on a matte background, and the base and stem formed as prunus tree branch root. The body has a single round cartouche engraved "...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service, circa 1900
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection
This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea service...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Dragon Epergne, Hung Chong & Co c 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Chinese very unusual solid silver eperne, the central trumpet shaped vase and twin baskets are highly decorated with pierced bamboo leaves, cherry blossom a...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver bowl, profusely decorated with dragons among clouds on a matte background. The bowl has a vacant cartouche, and is fro...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
Chinese Export Silver Bowl, profusely decorated with chrysanthemum, prunus, iris, and bamboo, and with a vacant circular cartouche. The bowl d...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Export silver bowl decorated with chrysanthemum against a matte background.
Made by the firm of Lian xiang sheng of Shanghai and Ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Silver Hung Chong Co. Beaker Set Figural Salamanders & Spiders
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of four sterling silver antique Chinese export beakers or drinking cups made by the Hung Chong Co. of Shanghai with detailed applied figu...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ancient Chinese Silver Purse by HUA, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Silver Purse is an original artwork realized in China between 1880 and 1920, probably last years of 1800.
Original silver handwork.
Realized by the silversmith HUA.
Hallm...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Mug
Located in London, GB
A Chinese silver mug of typical double-skinned construction, decorated with battle scenes against a matt background. It has a vacant cartouche and a...
Category
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique Chinese Silver Export Large Hand Mirror
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Chinese silver export large hand mirror depicting in low relief birds on the tree
Maker: maker’s mark comprising the letters ‘C.L.’
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
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Antique Chinese Export Silver Tray, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver pen tray; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antiq...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
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Vintage Bronze Sculptural Chinese Dragon Centerpiece Serving Tray Bowl Compote 2
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chinese Dragon tray / compote / footed dish featuring oval form with ornate sculptural dragon, reticulated accents and footed four toe base.
Dimensions:
22" x 6" x 7" (Width...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Metalwork
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Bronze
H 7 in W 6 in D 22 in
Antique 1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
By Heng Li
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our oriental silver collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form.
The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements.
The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Vintage Decorative Chinese Cloissone Vase with Imperial Dragon Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large vintage cloissone vase is signed by an unknown maker, and originated from China dating to approximately 1980 and done in a Chinese Export st...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Chinese Export Silver Repousse Dragon and Landscape Box
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese silver box with repousse, chasing and cast applied dragons. Very fine period work. Marked with French import hallmarks.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver dragon box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases
This fine antique C...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Motif Knife or Letter Opener
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Export silver dinner knife. Overall motif on the handle of dragons with clouds. Single knife could also be used as a letter opener. Stamped markings on the blade.
Category
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Spoon by Wang Hing & Co., Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and charming Chinese export silver spoon in the form of a dragon, by Wang Hing & Co., Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Repousse Chrythanthemum Cocktail Shaker circ 1900
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese export silver repousse cocktail shaker with chr.ythanthemum decoration. Marked for "sterling" and "ACJ & Co. Weight 13.25 t. oz.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl w/ Dragon in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and large Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Centerpiece/Bowl/jar denier with Dragon in Relief. This captivating and exquisite, hand-crafted, patinated bronze centerpiece serves as a remarkable focal point, adorned with marvelously hand-chassed and hand-chiseled dragons in relief, gracefully emerging and disappearing behind artfully stylized scrolling etched clouds. The centerpiece boasts a substantial and graceful curved base, complemented by a striking peaked and square-edged lip atop the vessel.
The significance behind the depiction of the three-clawed dragons stems from the Japanese belief that Eastern dragons originated within their native land. According to their folklore, as these majestic creatures ventured away from Japan, they acquired additional toes. The Japanese Sky dragon...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Export Silver Tea Strainer with Bone Handle
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Chinese export silver tea strainer for the Southeast Asian market, featuring a bone handle, late 19th century, China.
The tea strainer crafted of repoussé silver with a des...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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Luen Wo Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl, circa 1900
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Asian silverware collection
This exceptional Chinese Export Silver bowl has a circular form onto a plain circular spreading foot.
The body of this antique silver bowl is embellished with exceptional chased traditional oriental figural and structural designs, all on a matte background; it can be determined that such a frieze of figures relates to a historical event or folklore.
The decoration to the body incorporates two cast and applied handpieces, modelled in the form of figural masks.
The upper portion of this impressive bowl is encircled with a plain applied moulded border to the rim.
The Chinese silver hallmarks struck to the surface of the foot include:
Maker's mark: Luen Wo
Artisan Workshop mark: XIONG SHENG, Shanghai
Note: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying the hallmarks of this exceptional antique piece.
Condition
This antique Asian silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased decoration is all very sharp. The CES hallmarks struck to the surface of the foot are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Dimensions
Diameter of rim 27cm/10.6"
Width across handpieces 28.2cm/11.1"
Height 14.7cm/5.8"
Weight
40.4 troy ounces/1258g
Maker: Luen Wo
Date: Circa 1900
Origin: Shanghai, China
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silver Chinese...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Goblet
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and large Chinese silver goblet decorated with detailed scenes of battle and court and dating from circa 1875.
Marked with the mak...
Category
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Silver Talcum Powder Dispenser, Luen Wo, Shanghai, circa 1900
By Luen Wo
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese solid silver talcum powder dispenser, Luen Wo, Shanghai, circa 1900. Decorated to either side with flowering chrysanthemum, on a stippled ground....
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Openwork and Repousse Box by Hung Chong, circa 1880
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese export silver openwork and repousse box depicting traditional design of dragons and flaming pearl. The box is very finely executed by hand with sharp design elements. It is marked "HC" for Hung...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
H 1.375 in W 5.125 in D 1.75 in
Chinese Silver Flask ‘Cherry blossom on a cracked ice ground’, Luen Wo, Shanghai
By Luen Wo
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese silver globular flask, Luen Wo, Shanghai, circa 1900. The heavy gauge silver flask, being cast and chased with flowering cherry blossom. The twin handles formed as large bran...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
H 5.99 in Dm 4.53 in
Chinese Export Silver Spill or Bud Vase by Luen Wo, Early 20th Century, China
By Luen Wo
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese export silver spill vase or bud vase with bamboo and dragon motifs, by Luen Wo, late 19th or early 20th century, circa 1900, China.
The Chinese export silver s...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Goblet
By Luen Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection.
This fine antiq...
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Export Silver Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver beaker; an addition to our range of Asian silverware
This fine antique Chinese export silver beaker has a cylindrical tapering ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Chinese Export silver candlesticks; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
These exceptional antique Chinese Expor...
Category
1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
19th Century Chinese Export Silver Rickshaw by Luen Wo of Shanghai
By Luen Wo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Chinese export silver rickshaw by Luen Wo of Shanghai.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Box with Chrysanthemum
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export silver box with applied pronounced chrysanthemum decoration to the hinged lid and all four sides. The box was made circa 1890 by the firm of Hung Chong who had shops...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metalwork
Materials
Silver
