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Antique 19thC Chinese Export Solid Silver Water Ewer, Hoaching, Canton c.1860
$6,340.35
£4,595
€5,421.09
CA$8,794.39
A$9,587.81
CHF 5,066.01
MX$117,907.53
NOK 62,991.82
SEK 59,298.45
DKK 40,469.40
About the Item
Antique mid-19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver water ewer, intricately decorated with chased leaves and flora on a matted ground. The handle, shaped like a tree branch, is affixed to one side. The spout side features elaborately engraved initials within a shield-shaped cartouche. The base is round and adorned with engraved acanthus leaves.
Hallmarked Chinese Export silver (acid tested shows a 900+ standard), bearing the Maker's mark for Hoaching (Wo Hing), active in Canton 1825-1880. The silversmith is considered one of best Chinese Export names (A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015).
Hoaching (original Cantonese name is Wo Hing) is one of the largest silversmithing businesses based in Canton between 1825 and 1880. The shop, initially retailing finely carved items, is documented since 1825. It was later taken over by the founder’s two sons, and by 1850 the firm was retailing also silver, jewellery items, carved wood, mother of pearl and lacquer. Basing his assumption on style, scholar Adrien Von Ferscht affirms that the shop was still working in 1870s, probably ending the production in 1880 circa.
As many other Chinese silversmiths at the time, Hoaching used to mark its silverware with a pseudo-hallmark, imitating the English hallmark system. The firm’s mark is commonly referred to as ‘Lombardic H’. Hoaching was popular for the excellence of its workmanship and specialised in trophies and celebration silver, at the time particularly in demand among the Western sporting and gentlemen’s clubs of Hong Kong.
The brand’s pieces reveal a very imaginative fusion of Victorian style and Chinese motifs, which creates a very dramatic effect. Well-known for the consistently high quality, Hoaching workshop mastered different techniques such as filigree, carving, encrusting.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 22 cm // 8.66 inches
Width: 11 cm // 4.33 inches
Depth: 18 cm // 7.09 inches
Weight: 635 g // 22.43 ozt
- Creator:Wo Hing Hoaching (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A110171stDibs: LU1348242868382
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