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Chinese Export silver napkin ring, decorated with applied figural dragon with a flame motif around the body as well as plain borders. Chinese character marks. c. 1900.

This catchy napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 34.2 grams or 1.1 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export silver pair of footed open salt dishes with salt spoons in matching floral patterns. Dishes have 3 applied figural feet and foliate top rim, body is decorated with repousse flowers on the stipple-hammered background and gilt interior. Made by Yuchang, c. 1900-1930.

These splendid dishes are 2 1/4" in diameter and 1 1/2" tall, spoons are 2 7/8" long. Total weight is 109 grams or 3.5 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export sterling silver set of 6 teaspoons, having ornate flat handle with a hollow figural finial, featuring female standing on a lotus flower and holding bowl in her hand. Bowls are accented with engraved patterns. Maker's mark "YC Co.", c. 1900.

These amazing spoons are 5 1/2" long and weigh a total 101 grams or 3.25 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese sterling silver round graduated bead necklace. Half of beads is decorated with engraved floral patterns and pierced accents. It has round box-type clasp with applied Chinese character atop.

This beautiful necklace is 18 1/2" long and weighs 34 grams. The largest bead is 11/16" in diameter.

Chinese Export silver napkin ring in openwork designs, featuring figural Chinese characters and blank shield on the front. All borders are decorated with engraved fishes, clam shells and floral patterns. Unmarked, but carefully tested and guaranteed to be as represented.

This incredible napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 29.7 grams or 0.95 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese sterling silver small heavyweight napkin ring, featuring engraved Chinese characters around the body.

This amazing napkin ring is 1 1/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 31.8 grams or 1 ozt.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Antique Chinese Export silver creamer, having an applied top rim and hollow scroll handle. Body is decorated with an engraved blank shield with chrysanthemum flowers and a butterfly around it. c. 1840. Silver mark features Chinese characters.

This marvelous creamer is 2 3/4" in diameter at the widest, 4 5/8" from spout to handle, 4 3/8" tall and weighs 157.5 grams or 5 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export sterling silver over the cup tea strainer, having wide cutwork border, featuring dragons, accented with engravings. It has a tiny foliate pattern along the edge as well. Handle is decorated with applied dragon figure. maker's mark "YCC". c. 1930.

This spectacular strainer is 3 1/2" in diameter with 3" long handle, weighing 50 grams or 1.6 ozs Troy. There is an old repair a handle to bowl.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese export silver knife, having hollow ornate handle, featuring Chinese village scenes on the both sides. There is a round blank reserve on the front as well. Knife is all silver. Made by Luen Wo, Shanghai, late 19th - early 20th century.

This incredible piece is 8 3/8" long.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export silver fluted trumpet form bud vase, having round weighted base, decorated with applied figural grapes and leaves as well as grapevine, going around the stem. c. 1900. Chinese character marks.

This exquisite vase is 2 1/4" in top diameter, 2 5/8" in base diameter and 5 1/2" tall.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export silver cocktail shaker, decorated with incredible scenery on peened matte finish, featuring both engraved and applied elements. Shaker has round lid with a hook, flat curved handle and spout with a screw cap and sifter inside; all things Chinese. Made by Wang Hing, Hong Kong, c. 1900.

This splendid shaker is 2 1/2" in top diameter, 4" in diameter at the widest, 2 3/8" in bottom diameter, 7" from spout to handle, 9 1/4" tall (including the lid) and weighs 698 grams or 22.4 ozs Troy. It has some small dents on the lid.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export silver mesh chain purse, decorated with floral patterns and dangles. It has chain handle. Made likely by Leeching, Canton, Hong Kong & Shanghai, c. 1840-1870.

This splendid purse is 2 7/8" wide, 3 1/4" long (including the frame) and weighs 53.5 grams or 1.72 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export sterling silver set of 4 shots, having stipple hammered finish with an engraved bamboo decorations. Each shot has round reserve on the front, monogrammed "W" in stylized script. Made by Siu Kee, Hong Kong, c. 1900.

These spectacular shots are 1 1/2" in top diameter, 1" in bottom diameter, 1 7/8" tall and weigh a total 170.5 grams or 5.5 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese export silver chamfered rectangle form cigarette case, decorated with stipple hammered stripe pattern and matte gilt interior. It has an engraved monogram "GBS" on the front and inscription "Xmas 1924 Florrie" inside. Made by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai, early 20th century.

This great case is 3 3/4" long, 3 1/8" wide, 3/8" thick and weighs 117 grams or 3.77 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese silver large wide pointed form bangle bracelet, decorated with applied figures of topless women, floral and foliate vines as well as beaded rims. Nicely detailed. Marked "China Silver". c. 1900-1940.

This spectacular bracelet is 7 1/4" long (including the gap), 3 7/8" wide at the widest and weighs 111.6 grams (good weight, doesn't feel very heavy on the hand).

Chinese Export silver napkin ring, decorated with two figural applied dragons and teardrop shaped symbol between them. It has Chinese character mark and mark "SS". c. 1900.

This impressive napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" wide and weighs 29.2 grams or 0.94 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese 900 standard silver pair of coffee spoons by Tack Hing. One spoon is decorated with an oval form finial with a carved Jade inset. The second one features 3 different shapes with applied Chinese characters inside. Both spoons have bamboo design stems.

These spectacular spoons are 4 3/4" long and weigh a total 25 grams or 0.8 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export sterling silver pair of round footed bowls, richly decorated with applied figural patterns, featuring cherry blossom and birds. Made by Old Friend, c. 1900. Boxed.

These fabulous bowls are 6 3/4" in top diameter, 3 5/8" in base diameter, 3 1/2" tall and weigh a total 1,101.2 grams or 35.52 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Vintage Chinese silver pair of footed dishes, decorated with engraved foliate and floral patterns in the center. c. 1920-1930.

These marvelous dishes are 3 1/4" in diameter and weigh a total 75 grams or 2.41 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export silver set of oval form open salt and mustard pot, decorated with applied cherry blossom patterns. Open salt has glass liner, mustard pot has hinged lid with figural handle, both pieces have 3 cylinder feet. Maker's mark "W. O. Co."

These admirable pieces are 1 3/4" long, 1 5/8" wide, 1 1/2" tall and weigh a total (without the liner) 87.7 grams or 2.82 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese export silver round box with hinged lid, having stipple-hammered surface and gilt interior. There is an engraved monogram "J" on the lid. Made by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai c. 1910.

This great box is 1 1/2" in diameter, 7/8" tall and weighs 24.7 grams or 0.79 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese sterling silver Horoscope plaque, having embossed depictions, featuring monkeys and Chinese characters on the one side and Chinese zodiac on the other. Both sides are richly decorated with intricate patterns.

This amazing piece is 3 3/4" long, 2" wide, 3/16" thick and weighs 130 grams or 4.19 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese late 19th - early 20th century silver napkin ring, decorated with two applied nicely detailed dragons and plaque with engraved accents and monogram "W. Y." in the center. Made by Tuck Chang, Shanghai.

This incredible napkin ring is 1 1/4" wide, 1 3/4" in diameter and weighs 45.6 grams or 1.47 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese silver pin or brooch, featuring Confucius and crane figures. c. 1920-1940.

This important brooch is 2 3/8" long, 1 1/2" wide and weighs 10.2 grams.

Chinese Export silver napkin ring, having cutwork decorations, featuring bamboo and Chinese characters. Among decorations, there is a shield, monogrammed "MW" in an intricate stylized script. Borders are decorated with engraved pattern. Made by Wosheng, c. 1880-1910.

This catchy napkin ring is 1 1/8" wide, 1 3/4" in diameter and weighs 31.1 grams or 1 ozt.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese export silver napkin ring, decorated with repousse depiction of a rising sun and two dragons. c. 1920. Unmarked, but carefully tested and guaranteed to be as represented.

This spectacular napkin ring is 1 3/8" wide, 1 7/8" in diameter and weighs 27.6 grams or 0.89 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export silver hand mirror, having pin hammered (stippled) surface with nicely detailed engraved bamboo decorations. There is also engraved foliate pattern along the edge and a blank round space in the center of the body. c. 1900.

This spectacular mirror is 12 1/4" long and 4 5/8" wide.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export silver round box having pin hammered finish, Siu Kee Hong Kong, 1900-1930.
This handsome box is 3 1/8" in diameter, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 134.1 grams or 4.31 ozs Troy. It is monogrammed MA.
The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.
The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export silver large tray with bamboo form handles and border, horizontal surfaces with shark skin finish, pin hammered, made by Nanking Store Shanghai, c.1920-1930.
This strikingly handsome and most usable tray has an applied bamboo borders and handles and sits on four bun feet.
Weighing 2286 grams or 73.5 ozs Troy, this special tray is 23 1/4" across the handles, 19" long, 13 1/2" wide, and the usable area measures 15" - 9 1/2". It sits flat an carries well.
The central reserve contains a lightly monogrammed inscription A MEMENTO OF MY SPORT IN CHINA G.B. STORMES. This inscription could easily be removed with no adverse effect.
The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.