Sterling Silver Rickshaw Shaker Spice Box Japanese

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1920: item #815912

Finely detailed Japanese spice box in the form of a rickshaw. The canopy is three articulated parts that actually fold back. The wheels turn and the seat of the rickshaw is embellished with Pagoda and Torii Gate, Mt. Fuji and bamboo. The underside has a trap door to fill with spice. The back of the seat is pierced for sprinkling. 2 5/8" x 3" long.

Japanese Sterling Silver Jewelry Box Tea Caddy Chinese

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1920: item #815902

Spider Mums, Cherry Blossoms and Bamboo motifs embellish each side of this sterling silver stepped jewelry casket. This would make a fine tea caddy as well, the size is just right. There are engraved locking tabs on the face and reverse of the box to keep it closed tightly when not in use. When fully opened, two legs on the back will support the upper tray. Minor loss. Measures 4 1/2" wide at front, 4" deep at side and 4 1/2" tall.

ANTIQUE Sterling ~ CHINESE EXPORT ~ Salt DRAGON KH

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1920: item #804942
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A beautiful handmade old China Trade salt in silver from early 20th century Shanghai. It features an applied Dragon, beautifully rendered in repousse work, its entire body wrapping around the body of the salt, at the center, between head & tail is a domed monogram reserve with letter -B. Good size, it measures approx. 2 inches across and the underside is hallmarked with a Chinese character mark and maker's mark KH, as pictured below. KH has not yet been traced, but there is an example of hi... Click for details

Set of Six Chinese Export Silver Forks, 19th C

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1900: item #800211

Hanoverian pattern, maker's mark.

Hung Chong Sterling 19th Century Chinese Saucer Dish

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1900: item #798406

A gorgeous floral pattern saucer by Hung Chong of Club St. in Canton and Nanking Rd. in Shanghai. A fine example of antique Chinese Silver Export (active from 1860).

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CHINESE EXPORT SILVER LEMON SQUEEZER c1900 Tackhing

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1910: item #797398
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A scarce 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" single slice lemon squeezer in 900 silver c1900-20, made by Tackhing. We've seen various silver or silver plated versions over the years, but this is the first silver Chinese export silver example we've run across. It is nicely made, and is stamped TACKHING 90% SILVER MADE IN H.K.. It weighs a substantial 55.4 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and... Click for details

Silver Tea Bowl

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1920: item #793814
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Silver tea bowl (4.25"X 2.50") with people. Signed "BW"

Signed China Trade Cup With Handle

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1920: item #793811
SEAS0008

19th century 3" diameter China trade cup with handle. Signed "WH" Floral design. Small dent in handle.

HALLMARKED Silver ~ CHINESE EXPORT ~ Spoon EARLY c.1840

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1900: item #789655
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A fine and early example of Chinese Export silver made for the American or European market by the silversmith Khecheong of Canton. The same maker's mark and other examples of Khecheong's flatware, including two examples in the same fiddle & shell pattern are illustrated in - Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885 (pub. Museum of the China Trade, 1975). This China Trade dining spoon has a remarkable crest of a bow and arrow held ready for flight by a pair of burly human arms. The spoon is quite l... Click for details

HALLMARKED Silver ~ CHINESE EXPORT ~ Fork EARLY c.1840

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Asia Trade Pre 1900: item #746671
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A fine and early example of Chinese Export silver made for the American or European market by the silversmith Wongshing of Canton. The same maker's mark and other examples of Wongshing's silver work are illustrated in - Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885 (pub. Museum of the China Trade, 1975). This China Trade dining fork measures approx. 7 inches in length and is crafted from heavy gauge solid silver, weighing approx. 50 grams. Aside from typical polish wear it is in very fine condition... Click for details