Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Chinese Export Silver Basket, circa 1895, of shaped oval form. The dish has eight alternating panels of engraved and pierced bamboo, and flying dragons among auspicious clouds. The b...

A rare Chinese Export Silver Goblet depicting the story of the Three Kingdoms. The goblet embossed and chased with characters of army of General Dian Wei (典韦) and General Lü Bu (吕布)....

This delightful and extremely rare spoon and bowl pair exemplifies the remarkable artistry of Chinese export silver. Chinese silver pieces are renowned for their exceptional quality and unique designs, and the majority are entirely hand crafted. Today, many of these elaborate designs are housed in major museum collections, and remain a rarity on the market. Beginning in the 18th century, silver workshops in China specialized in the manufacture of silver export pieces for Western audiences. Typically bearing motifs that were popular amongst Americans and Europeans such as dragons, bamboo and floral patterns, these charming pieces were all beautifully handcrafted with the utmost skill. Today, important pieces of Chinese export silver such as this one can be found in many of the major museum collections, and are highly valued amongst collectors. The bowl boasts a fluid, undulating rim exquisitely engraved to depict bamboo, a motif which continues throughout the bowls body. Accompanying the bowl is a matching silver spoon, its handle intricately modeled as a vine with floral buds climbing upwards to its bowl, which seems to bloom with lovely applied buds and flowers. The spoon features the mark of Wing Fat, a firm active in Hong Kong from 1875-1930 and Sing Fat...

Chinese Export Silver Salver, of octagonal shape, and with eight panels fanning out from the centre and chased with lotus and egrets, magpies and peonies, butterflies and pomegranate...

A collection of 4 China-export tea caddies in porcelain and faience, mid to late 18th century, museum de-accession, one retaining its original ceramic lid and another with a silver c...

An 18th century style Chinese Export Armorial Chop Plate. With multiple hairlines. Dramatic design. Possibly Samson. Early 20th century. 13"dia., 1 1/4"h.

Chinese export silver bowl, ca 1920. Round and curved; exterior has applied blossoming prunus branches with perched birds, and applied rondel (vacant). Foot ring with four leafing sc...

**Rare and Collectible Primitive Chinese Antique Silver Stand / Tazza, 1800s** Elevate your collection with this exquisite and rare Chinese antique silver stand, or tazza, dating ...

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...

Chinese Export Silver Salver/Tray, circa 1890, chased and engraved with bamboo and prunus blossom on a matte background, with a pierced bamboo gallery, and 3 fluted feet. Retailed b...

Asian Chinese rust agate bowl with carved spotted blow fish in relief on inside and outside with a scalloped base. (modern base 1¾" high)

Nice « Blanc Bleu » porcelain plate dating from XIX th century. Blue and white porcelain soup plate. White and blue plate with a couple of peacocks flying through plants and flowers. This porcelain is characteristic of the blue family. The arrival of porcelain in Europe was linked to the development of shipping and international trade. Porcelain was very popular in Europe because of its lightness and its durability. The import from China is linked to the lack of mastery of this technique by the Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East India...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Chinese export silver and cherry wood based vases; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection These impressive antique Chinese export silver vases have a tapering cylindrical rounded form with a waisted neck. The surface of each vase is embellished with fine and impressive applied bamboo stalk ornamentation, all on a matte background. The plain waisted upper portion of each vase is fitted with a pair of tiered fingerpieces. Each Chinese silver vase is fitted to the original cherry wood base; the vases are fitted with an internal silver dowel pin which provides a concealed attachment to the plinth, securing to the underside with a screw fitment. The hallmarks struck to the underside of these impressive antique vases include: Maker's mark: GW (Gem Wo) Character mark: Untraced These exceptional vases have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000). Condition: These antique Chinese vases are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The applied decoration is all very sharp. The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of each base are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these fine examples of antique Chinese silverware...

A rare Chinese Export Silver Goblet depicting the story of the Three Kingdoms. The goblet embossed and chased with characters from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, including Zhuge ...

This group of 80 silver and gilt table wares is a delightful selection of Chinese and Japanese export wares, comprised of 56 spoons, 2 sugar tongs, 6 butter spreaders, 7 lemon forks and 9 napkin rings. Nearly every piece is unique, decorated in an array of motifs and metalworking techniques, including repoussé, chasing, mold casting and engraving. Amidst the cutlery are two stand-out spoons: a small spade carved from mother-of-pearl and a petite silver spoon inset with a green jadeite charm...

Chinese (19/20th Century-possibly Satsuma) porcelain oval shaped centerpiece with a footed base and decorated exterior having genre scenes and botanical designs in beige, brown, oran...

A Chinese export silver bowl circa 1890, with later blue glass liner. The bowl is pierced with wonderfully detailed chrysanthemum decoration...

Chinese Silver Cocktail Shaker, of traditional form with a matte backgound around most of the body, a plain circular space for any requ...

Asian Chinese White Ceramic Platter Scalloped Rim Huge Heavy Dep Bowl 18.25 in. Diameter. Very large white Asian Chinese ceramic plate or bowl. Chinese Qing style white glazed ceramic bowl. Oversized white ceramic platter bowl, great to use for indoor or outdoor parties for serving salads, seafood, or any catering exotic or classic cuisine and big enough to hold a turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Great to use as an Asian decorative bowl for fruits or just as a large white platter...

Chinese Export Silver Table Box of rectangular shape, embossed and chased with prunus decoration on a "cracked-ice" background and with a single oval vacant cartouche on the hinged l...

Chinese Export Silver bowl, circa 1895, with applied decoration of two peacocks on each side of the globular body, and four butterflies flying among peonies and plum blossoms. The bo...

A Pair of Tall Chinese export porcelain figural vases. The ovoid porcelain bodies decorated with colorful flowers, tropical birds, tree...

A Chinese Silver Bowl on plain round pedestal base. The decoration comprises of two applied opposing dragons against a plain background. Marked LH, for Luen Hing, a retailer based in...

Chinese Export Card Case, circa 1885, embossed and chased with figural scenes on one side with a single vacant shield-shaped cartouche, and bamboo on the other side, both set against...

A large Yongzheng style Chinese porcelain charger decorated in beautiful famille rose enamels of pinks, blues, greens and yellows, 20th century, China. Painted in the Chinese expor...

A Chinese Export Silver Box, c1890. Two dragon on the hinged lid. Embossed and chased with fish and crustaceans. Marked with LH, for 'Luen Hing' ’联兴‘, a retailer based in Shanghai, b...

Pair of jars. Chinese from the 19th century, in cloisonné metal, in shades of yellow and polychrome. Decorated with peaches, bats and prunus branches. Three character marks on the...

Beautiful complete garniture set for your dining-room: pair of lidded vases, jar, dish. Suitable on a cup-board. Sizes: vases height 31 cm x diameter 11 cm. - jar height 13 x diamete...

Chinese silversmith. Two small goblets, richly decorated in relief with flowers and ornaments. China, approx. 1900. Stamped with Chinese characters. In...

Chinese Export Silver Mug, circa 1840, of double-skin construction and decorated with grape and vine against a matte background, a small oval cartouche, an...

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

Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) blue and white porcelain charger with scene by water with 2 boats and finished with flowers on underside edge.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Japanese silver serving bowl; an addition to our Asian silverware collection. This exceptional Japanese silver serving bowl has a plain circular rounded form onto a plain circular swept, spreading foot. The body of this antique silver bowl is embellished with impressive engraved traditional oriental chrysanthemum floral and foliate designs. The decoration to the body incorporates gilded ornamentation to the centre of the flowers. NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his confirmation of origin of this exceptional antique piece. Condition This antique Asian silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. This antique silver serving bowl has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The engraved decoration is all very crisp. Th hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Asian bowl...

19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Ormolu Mounted Centerpiece Bowl CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION PUNCH BOWL WITH FRENCH GILT-BRONZE MOUNTS...

Beautiful vintage Chinese ceramic tray dating from the early 1900s, also useful as a pocket emptier or centerpiece. The vintage Chinese tray is entirely ha...

This elegant pair of white ceramic Chinese vases, dating back to the early 20th century, embodies timeless craftsmanship and classic design. Their smooth white finish and simple yet ...

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions both practical and decorative. This fine ...

Asian Chinese rust agate oval plate with carved grapes and leaves in relief with a modern stand.

Chinese Export Silver Mug circa 1850, of double-skin construction and decorated with bamboo leaves and two crickets against a matte background, a simulat...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Chinese export silver vases; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. These impress...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver christening mug; an addition to our silver christening gifts collection. This exceptional antique Chinese export silver mug has a tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this impressive christening mug is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting Asian figures in a grass terrain village setting performing chores and meditating in prayer. The scene incorporates a multitude of indigenous plants in addition to a stylized peony tree encasing a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The upper rim and base of the mug are encompassed with applied moulded borders. This Chinese export mug...

A Chinese Export silver mug with a bamboo handle, and decorated with a bird and moth amongst profuse bamboo decoration on a matte background. T...

Chinese Export Silver Bowl, circa 1890, round and sitting on a plain collet foot. The bowl is applied with bamboo and prunus emerging from r...

An exquisite Chinese Export Silver Salver embossed and chased with a captivating scene of graceful egrets wading in the pond, accompanied by the elegant ...

Asian Chinese rust agate round plate with a carved fish in relief.

Chinese olive green ceramic jug formed with a handle stretching over the mouth, and an opening for contents within a chicken head emerging from the side.

Asian Chinese rust agate oval bowl with a carved relief of peaches and vine on interior.

Asian Chinese rust agate oval bowl with a carved relief base supporting a pieced and carved lid with a finial top. (modern base 1¬æ" high).   

A fine and unusual Chinese Export blue and white decorated porcelain leaf-shaped dish or charger, Qianlong Period, mid 18th century, circa 1760, China. The dish or charger of intriguing leaf-shaped form, with serated edges, and set upon a short foot. The shape seemingly based on a Meissen design. The porcelain decorated with a courting scene of a couple in a garden setting. They are surrounded by flowering bushes and trees. Butterflies draw nectar from the flowers, while dragonflies flit above. In the foreground are a pair of very plump quail. Decorated in underglaze blue enamel on a white ground, the blue and white decoration actually is based an Kakiemon pattern of the same period. So in short, we have a Chinese porcelain piece based on a German Meissen form...

Qianlong Period. 1785. Oval tureen and platter. Platter dimensions: 14.5" by 12" wide. With sunflower painted in famille rose enamels with floral baskets.

A stunning early 20th Century Chinese Export solid silver hip flask with silver hinged top and removable cup. This flask has an outer design featuring a Chinese dragon. Dragons in Ch...

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Candlesticks on original wood stands, Shanghai circa 1885. The candlesticks are applied with heavily detailed chrysanthemum decoration around the body ...

A Chinese Export Silver Goblet with dragon stem, engraved foliage to the bowl, and a gilded interior. The maker is FengzhaoJi (冯朝记), and it was retailed by the firm of Leeching, circ...

Vintage Chinese brown and gold tole serving tray featuring a lake scene with trees, bridges, boats, and fishermen.  

This large ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with rich, cobalt-blue color. The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. A geometric meander trims the corners and small dragon-like bats frame coin...

This is a small Chinese hand painted wine pot or teapot depicting a red background with some tiny different colors flowers. In the front and back center there is a scene of a Chinese man riding a "dragon...

This is a wonderfully carved Chines long neck vase with handle. The vase/pitcher is made of alabaster. The neck and the base are carved. It makes for a nice decorative addition to ...

A Chinese export silver bowl, profusely decorated with dragons among clouds on a matte background. The bowl has a vacant cartouche, and is fro...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea service...

Large Chinese vase. In porcelain from the first half of the 20th century. Good condition . Measures: 65 cm high. Very good condition.