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Pair of Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candelabra

$10,969.23per set
£8,000per set
€9,330.23per set
CA$15,020.63per set
A$16,700.90per set
CHF 8,720.29per set
MX$203,290.56per set
NOK 111,267.05per set
SEK 104,251.91per set
DKK 69,633.23per set
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About the Item

A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candelabra, circa 1890. Each finely detailed dragon is coiled on an original wood stand, carved with cloud patterns. They were retailed by the firm of Wang Hing, the largest and most well known business selling Chinese silver to Westerners, with shops in Canton, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The silversmith mark is ’佳記‘ (Jia Ji).
  • Creator:
    Wang Hing & Co. (Retailer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Diameter: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU975519119872

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