ANTIQUE 20thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER MASSIVE EPERGNES, CHEONG LAM c.1900
20th Century pair of Chinese Export Silver epergnes, each impressively large and heavy, the detachable circular bowls chased with flowers, the stem is modelled as three cast five-clawed dragons, each holding a basket on the tips of the tongue. Hallmarked Chinese silver (900+ standard), Mark "CL" for CHEONG LAM.
Reference Number: A3255
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century pair of Chinese Export Solid Silver epergnes, each impressively large and heavy, the detachable circular bowls chased with flowers, the stem is modelled as three cast five-clawed dragons, each holding a basket on the tips of the tongue.
Both the bases, the dishes and one of the baskets are Hallmarked Chinese silver (acid tested shows a 900+ standard), Mark "CL" for CHEONG LAM, a rare manufacturer described by professor Adrien Von Ferscht as "a sadly all too rare retail silversmith whose work demonstrates clearly a highly creative mind and a quest for the highest quality", see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015. This exceptionally rare and extraordinary pair dates to 1900's.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No damage.
SIZE
Height (each): 27.8cm
Width (each): 26.8cm
Total Silver Weight: 5420g