ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER & RED GLASS EPERGNE c.1890

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Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver epergne. The central trumpet-shaped vase is fitted with a dark red glass top section. Two dragon-form handles are mounted to each side, while a third dragon rises from the base, depicted facing upwards and breathing fire. The silver work is intricately formed into scrolling shapes, finely representing flames. It stands on a pierced circular hardwood base. Unmarked, but acid tests indicate a silver purity of 900+ grade.

Reference Number: A9954

Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver epergne. The central trumpet-shaped vase is fitted with a dark red glass top section. Two dragon-form handles are mounted to each side, while a third dragon rises from the base, depicted facing upwards and breathing fire. The silver work is intricately formed into scrolling shapes, finely representing flames. It stands on a pierced circular hardwood base. Unmarked, but acid tests indicate a silver purity of 900+ grade.

Reference Number: A9954

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs. 

SIZE

Height: 40 cm // 15.75 inches
Diameter: 11.75 cm // 4.63 inches
Weight: 230 g // 7.39 ozt (Excluding glass, base included in weight)