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Signed Antique 3 Pc. Sun Shing Chinese Export Silver Spoons & Fork Flatware Set

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A fine set of antique Chinese export silver flatware. Consisting of two (differently sized) spoons and a dinner fork. The tops of the handles terminate in full figural Chinese figures and are finished with a gold wash. Each finial has a different figure. The handles have intertwining vines that terminate in flowers. The bowls are hand-hammered and finished with a gold wash. Marked for the Sun Shing silver company of Canton, China (active in the early 19th century). Simply an amazing set of Chinese export silver! Date: Early 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: Each piece with some light edge wear, and each spoon has some light scratches & rubbing to the gold wash in the bowl. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Sun Shing Marks: Each marked to the backs of the bowls with Sun Shing's maker's mark. Measurements: Large Spoon: Length: ca. 7 1/4 in. Width: ca. 1 3/4 in. Height: ca. 1/2 in. Small Spoon: Length: ca. 6 1/4 in. Width: ca. 1 1/4 in. Height: ca. 3/8 in. Fork: Length: ca. 7 1/4 in. Width: ca. 1 in. Height: ca. 1 1/8 in. Weight (overall): ca. 173 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Sun Shing
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    173 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.13 in (28.71 mm)Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 7.25 in (184.15 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. All pieces have some light edge wear, and each spoon has some light scratches & rubbing to the gold wash in the bowl. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D/I INV1stDibs: LU849315442942

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