ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER GOBLET, LEE CHING c.1890

Β£4,595.00

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export solid silver goblet. Formed with a tapering bowl, decorated in high relief with a continuous Chinese landscape populated by figures amongst pagodas, pavilions, pine and bamboo, stylised fish and mythical creatures. The decoration is dense and finely executed combining repoussΓ© and chasing to create depth and texture. The inside of the goblet is double walled. In the center a polished cartouche engraved with a period monogram, surmounted by a bird and flanked by winged figures. The lower section of the bowl terminates in modelled scrollwork before descending to a slender textured stem. The stem is supported by a modelled dragon, continuing into an elaborate circular foot formed with intertwined dragons amongst floral ornament. This combination of workmanship to create such a goblet makes this an especially impressive example of Chinese Export silverwork.

Hallmarked Chinese silver (tested 900+ purity),  Retailers mark LC (Lee Ching).

Reference Number: A00157

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export solid silver goblet. Formed with a tapering bowl, decorated in high relief with a continuous Chinese landscape populated by figures amongst pagodas, pavilions, pine and bamboo, stylised fish and mythical creatures. The decoration is dense and finely executed combining repoussΓ© and chasing to create depth and texture. The inside of the goblet is double walled. In the center a polished cartouche engraved with a period monogram, surmounted by a bird and flanked by winged figures. The lower section of the bowl terminates in modelled scrollwork before descending to a slender textured stem. The stem is supported by a modelled dragon, continuing into an elaborate circular foot formed with intertwined dragons amongst floral ornament. This combination of workmanship to create such a goblet makes this an especially impressive example of Chinese Export silverwork.

Hallmarked Chinese silver (tested 900+ purity),  Retailers mark LC (Lee Ching).

Reference Number: A00157

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Lee Ching (Leeching) was a prominent Chinese Export silver retailer active during the late 19th century, associated with the important trading centres of Canton and Hong Kong. The firm retailed finely crafted silverwares produced by skilled Chinese workshops, including pieces bearing the marks of respected makers such as Quan Ji. Lee Ching silver is particularly admired for its elaborate repoussΓ© and chased decoration, often incorporating traditional Chinese figures, landscapes, flora and architectural motifs, and is today highly regarded by collectors of Chinese Export silver.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Height: 23 cm // 9.06 in
Depth: 9.6 cm // 3.78 in
Weight: 525 g