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Chinese Export silver ash tray in form of a shoe with applied cigarette holder. Shoe features stipple-hammered finish with engraved dragon figures on the both sides as well as blank round reserve on the front. Chinese character mark. c. 1930.

This unusual ash tray is 4 1/4" long, 1 1/4" wide, 1" tall and weighs 45.8 grams or 1.5 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 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 demitasse spoons, 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 catchy spoons are 4 1/2" long and weigh a total 64.3 grams or 2 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 Export silver cocktail shaker, decorated with an applied 5-toed dragon figure around the body. Shaker is demountable into three parts. Top part features engraved band in bamboo pattern, matching the cap. On the front of the body, there is an engraved stylized monogram "ACA". Made by Wang Hing, Hong Kong, c. 1890-1910.

This fabulous shaker is 3 1/4" in diameter at the widest, 1 5/8" in top diameter, 7 7/8" tall and weighs 402 grams or 12.9 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 pair of dishes in form of elongated leaves. Chinese character marks.

These admirable dishes are 5 7/8" long, 2 3/4" wide and weigh a total 70.5 grams or 2.3 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 all sterling silver small rectangle form hair comb, decorated with an applied dragon figure. Chinese character mark.

This glorious comb is 2 3/8" long, 1 5/8" wide and weighs 9.8 grams or 0.3 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.

Antique Chinese Export silver set of 3 heavyweight dinner forks and one regular fork, featuring old English designs. No monograms. Made by Khecheong, Canton, c. 1840-1870.

This magnificent set measures: dinner forks are 8 5/8" long, regular fork is 7 1/4" long, weighing a total 412 grams or 13.3 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.

Antique Chinese Export silver set of 3 heavyweight dinner forks in the fiddle thread & shell pattern with a shell backstamp. No monograms. Made by Khecheong, Canton, c. 1840-1870.

These solid forks are 8" long and weigh a total 271.5 grams or 8.75 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 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 rounded rectangle form cigarette case, having allover peened finish and gilt interior. Front side features Chinese characters in the right corner and round reserve in the middle, intricately monogrammed "PO" in ornate script. Inside, there is an engraved inscription in German: "Zur Erinnerung ans Sannenhaus Harbin Juli 1935" ("In memory of the Sannenhaus Harbin July 1935"). Shanghai, early 20th century.

This impressive case is 4" long, 3 1/8" wide, 5/16" thick and weighs 118 grams or 3.8 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 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 tall oval form box, decorated with a checkerboard pattern at the top and gilt interior. Made by Woshing, Shanghai, c. 1870-1910.

This catchy box is 3 3/8" long, 2 1/2" wide, 2" tall and weighs 120.8 grams or 3.9 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 3 teaspoons, having figural handles, featuring double bamboo stem, interlacing on the top and creating round finial, decorated with applied foliate element. Made by Wang Hing, Hong Kong, early 20th century.

These whimsical spoons are 5" long and weigh a total 57 grams or 1.83 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 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 scent bottle, having shaped glass body with a silver overlay in openwork designs, featuring bamboo patterns. Cap has cork and small curved spout with hinged closure.

This whimsical bottle is 1 3/4" in diameter and 4 3/8" tall (including the spout).

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 export silver oval form pencil holder case, having stipple peened finish. There is a bail on the top of the case. Made by Hung Chong, Canton & Shanghai.

This darling piece is 3 1/8" long, 3/8" wide, 3/16" thick and weighs (without the pencil) 10.7 grams or 0.34 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 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 export silver 2 sets of open salt and pepper shaker, richly decorated with repousse floral patterns. Shakers are round with screw lid, accented with engraved foliate vine, salts have oval form with tall borders. All pieces have Chinese character marks. c. 1890-1910.

These spectacular sets measure: salts are 2 3/8" long, 1 3/4" wide and 1 5/8" tall; shakers are 1 1/2" in diameter and 3" tall. Total weight is 277 grams or 8.93 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.