Antique Chinese Export Silver 'Dragon' Card or Menu Holders, circa 1890

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver pen tray; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antiq...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver goblet; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export silver (CES) goblet has a circular bell shaped form a shaped stem and plain circular stepped foot. The drinking vessel of this silver wine goblet is embellished with impressive engraved bamboo stems emanating from the lower portion. The embossed stem of this impressive solid silver goblet...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver bowl. This exceptional Chinese Export silver (CES) bowl has a circular rounded form. The body of this antique Chinese silver bowl...

A very good and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our diverse silver christening collection. This fine antiq...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver swan menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection These exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver menu/card holders have circular bases. Each antique menu holder...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver menu holders have been realistically modelled in the form of gamebirds, on plain circular bases. The species of birds include: grouse, a snipe, a pheasant and a partridge. Each cast silver bird is embellished with details reproducing the plumage and anatomical features. The birds are further embellished with impressive gem set eyes. These exceptional examples of antique silver are fitted with plain angular supports to the posterior surfaces. Each model surmounds a plain circular plateaued base. This impressive set of antique silver menu holders is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with a push fit catch. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'By Appointment, Mappin & Webb, Regent Street, London, W'. Condition These impressive antique silver menu holders are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The satin interior to the original box has wearing in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of each holder and part hallmarks to each model are very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these silver menu card...

A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Dragon Candelabra, circa 1890. Each finely detailed dragon is coiled on an original wood stand, carved with cloud pat...

A Chinese Export Silver Cup with dragon handles, and with birds and bamboo chased and embossed around the body. The cup is supported by a further dragon atop a base of waves. With a ...

Two delightful Chinese export silver place card holders in the form of fans, by Wang Hing & Co., early 20th century, Canton, China. The place card holders crafted of silver in the...

A Chinese Export Silver Card Case embossed and chased with figural scenes on a matte background, including playing Go and horse-riding. The top has a plain oval cartouche. It was ret...

Set of three Chinese export silver bowls. Tripod bowl has stylized bamboo legs and center medallion (no monogram). Featuring two repoussè dragons. T...

Chinese Export Silver Goblet, with prunus decoration. The goblet weighs 258g and dates from around 1885. Marked WH for Wang Hing '宏兴‘ whi...