Ancien panier cruche à sel en argent massif Wang Hing export chinois, doublure en soldes verre

Antique C1880 Wang Hing Chinese Solid 900 standard Export Silver Wirework Basket Salt Pot With original little glass liner.

Beautifully decorated with grapes and vine leaves. Stunning detail. Wonderful quality.

In excellent pre-loved antique condition. The silver basket handle may have been slightly misshaped, however this could have been in the making. The glass liner, which fits perfectly if placed the right way around (photo 9) at first appeared to have many nibbles around the edge, but upon close inspection I believe the liner edge is supposed to be slightly uneven to give the effect of a frill. It is not sharp; I have run my fingers over it several times.

Measurements approximately:

Height including the handle: 6cm (2 & 1/3”)

Top of the basket: 5cm x 5cm (2” x 2”)

Weight of silver: 22.02g

About:

Wang Hing & Co. – Canton

Wang Hing originated as a jade dealer in Canton and evolved to become the best known and most prolific maker of export silver during the late China Trade period. Towards the end of the 19th century Wang Hing forged connections with Western silver firms and exhibited silver at international exhibitions. The firm later expanded to Shanghai, and opened a flagship store in Hong Kong in 1920.

I have given it a quick wipe over, but as with all my items I dont over clean or polish. There may be the odd age related wear/mark commensurate with age, anything of note is listed above.

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