Russian Large Silver and Enamel Kovsh, Victor Akimov, circa 1890

19th century Chinese silver decorative dragon bowl, of round form on a dome shaped foot. The body repoussé decorated with blooming cherry tree branches, dense bamboo and flitted band...

Antique late-19th Century Chinese export solid silver trophy cup, impressive and exceptionally fine quality, decorated with repoussé prunus and perched birds against a hand chased matted ground, cup resting on an elegant shaped stem and domed foot, base decorated in similar complimentary design, both sides applied with c-shaped handles imitating branches and terminating with applied flowers. Hallmarked with Chinese export marks, Artisan workshop mark of ZAN 賛, Shanghai and Retailer WS for Woshing (Active c. 1850s - 1925) an important manufacturing and retailing silversmith in Shanghai and Canton. Common mistakes in the transliteration of Chinese silver marks in English caused several names for Woshing, such as Wo Shing, Woo Shing...

Antique European Gilt silver centerpiece, Circa 1890. Footed Centerpiece Bowl with Handles, Glass Insert and Delicate Bead Detail.

Solid 800 Silver Kovsh completely ceased and embossed by hand. A medallion depicting a two-faced Royal eagle was placed in the centre of the bowl. On the handle there is a frieze wor...