STUNNING 20thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER FILIGREE GEM SET CUP & COVER c.1950
Stunning mid-20th Century rare Chinese solid silver-gilt filigree cup & cover, the cup is richly gilded and applies with jade and amethyst cabochons stones. The cup stands proudly on a sexfoil base, with a floral spread upon which three roosters lift the cup with there plumage. The cup body and the lid panels applied with floral shaded enamels. The top finial set with a nesting rooster with tail lifted high. Hallmarked Chinese Export Silver (900 silver standard), year 1950's.
Reference Number: A9955
DESCRIPTION
Stunning mid-20th Century rare Chinese solid silver-gilt filigree cup & cover, the cup is richly gilded and applies with jade and amethyst cabochons stones. The cup stands proudly on a sexfoil base, with a floral spread upon which three roosters lift the cup with there plumage. The cup body and the lid panels applied with floral shaded enamels. The top finial set with a nesting rooster with tail lifted high. Hallmarked Chinese Export Silver (900 silver standard), year 1950's.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 37 cm // 14.57 in
Width: 15 cm // 5.91 in
Depth: 15 cm // 5.91 in
Weight: 1120g // 39.51 oz