ANTIQUE 19thC RARE CHINESE EXPORT WING FAT SOLID SILVER CHRYSANTHEMUM BOWL c1880
19th Century Chinese Export Silver bowl, beautifully chased and pierced with chrysanthemums, stunning quality and large size.
Hallmarked Chinese silver (90 for 900+ standard), Mark "WF" for Wing Fat.
Reference Number: A2753
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century rare Chinese Export Solid Silver bowl, beautifully chased and pierced with chrysanthemums, stunning quality and large size. The base is Hallmarked Chinese silver (90 for 900+ standard), Mark "WF" for Wing Fat, Retailer silversmith active in Canton and Hong Kong from 1875 until 1930, a great manufacturer and retailer (for more information and examples of the stunning quality of Wing Fat pieces please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015). A small bowl by this maker sold for £4000 (please follow this link).
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Hight: 11.3cm
Width: 22cm
Total Silver Weight: 595g