ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER JARDINIERE ON STAND c.1890
19th Century Chinese silver & glass jardiniere, of hexagonal form, applied with unusual twin dragon handles and standing on elephant head supports, sides decorated with transparent cross-key pattern and each side set with a different panel depicting figures, flowers, dragon and fish. Inside fitted with a clear glass liner and raised on a pierced hardwood stand.
Hallmarked with Chinese character mark and KL for Retailer Guang Li and maker You Ji 記苃.
Reference Number: A6408
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Chinese very unusual solid silver & glass jardiniere, of hexagonal form, applied with unusual twin dragon handles and standing on elephant head supports, sides decorated with transparent cross-key pattern and each side set with a different panel depicting figures, flowers, dragon and fish. Inside fitted with a clear glass liner and raised on a pierced hardwood stand. The base hallmarked with Chinese character mark and KL for Retailer Guang Li and maker You Ji 記苃.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 18cm
Width: 25 x 13cm
Weight: 1215g