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Antique Chinese Export Silver Firewater Dragon Cocktail Shaker

$3,400
£2,581.22
€2,952.37
CA$4,750.29
A$5,283.36
CHF 2,758.81
MX$64,292.91
NOK 35,234.19
SEK 33,043.45
DKK 22,034.65
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About the Item

Chinese export silver cocktail shaker, ca 1910. Tapering and girdled bowl with curved shoulder, high-looping handle, and stubby spout with chained cap. Cork-lined cover with scroll-bracket handle. Wraparound tail-chasing dragon with horns and fangs and talons in scaly relief on stippled ground. Both cap and cover twist-lock for containing the potent concoction. Marked "Sterling" with Shanghai artisan workshop stamp (Ming Ji). Very good condition. Weight: 23 troy ounces. Special thanks to Adrien von Ferscht for help with the attribution.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA5621stDibs: LU898042870432

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