Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique Chinese Export Silver Salver Circa 1890
REF: C8970 / LA511579
£1,495
€1,746
$1,881
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Description
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver salver; an addition to our ornamental serving trays collection.
This fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver (Ces) salver has a circular rounded form.
The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is embellished with an engraved iconic oriental Chinese dragon design.
The raised rounded border and surface of this silver salver bear a planished finish, with an applied moulded border to the rim.
This antique Chinese silver dragon salver is supported by three impressive bun style feet.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine Chinese silver salver include:
Maker's mark: S.Co 先施 (Sincere & Co Ltd)
Silver quality/purity mark: 85 (850 standard, 850/1000)
Artisan workshop mark: Ren 仁
Dimensions
Diameter 22.8cm/8.98'
Diameter of surface 19.6cm/7.72'
Height 3.4cm/1.34'
Weight
13.5 troy ounces/421.1g
Maker: Sincere & Co Ltd
measurements
Height:
1.34 in
Width:
8.98 in
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Chinese Export Silver Salver Circa 1890 (LA511579) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1890
declaration
condition
condition
This antique Chinese silver salver is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.
The engraved decoration is all very crisp.
The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of the surface are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.