Finely hand formed and worked Hallmarked silver napkin rings. Both examples incorporate writhing celestial dragons - flaming pearls form vacant cartouches. The pierced decoration is chased and embossed with fine detailing, (see additional images). The rings are contained within a silk lined box, contemporary with the period. Images 12 & 13, detail the Hallmarks, (struck to the reverse of each cartouche) - WH (Wang Hing, Hong Kong c. 1890), 90, Chinese character mark. Diameter - 1 15/16" (49mm), height - 1 1/4" (32mm). Combined silver weight - 1.856 oz Troy, (57.7 grams). Condition - Very Good. No dents or cracks - no repairs. Internal Ref: CA 1003
A Cased Pair of Chinese Export Silver Napkin Rings, by Wang Hing, c. 1890.
Price
£285
| $370 USD | €339 EUR
Item Ref
CA 1003
Description
Finely hand formed and worked Hallmarked silver napkin rings. Both examples incorporate writhing celestial dragons - flaming pearls form vacant cartouches. The pierced decoration is chased and embossed with fine detailing, (see additional images). The rings are contained within a silk lined box, contemporary with the period. Images 12 & 13, detail the Hallmarks, (struck to the reverse of each cartouche) - WH (Wang Hing, Hong Kong c. 1890), 90, Chinese character mark. Diameter - 1 15/16" (49mm), height - 1 1/4" (32mm). Combined silver weight - 1.856 oz Troy, (57.7 grams). Condition - Very Good. No dents or cracks - no repairs. Internal Ref: CA 1003