An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bowl; an addition to our Chinese/Asian silverware collection

This exceptional Chinese Export Silver (CES) bowl has a circular rounded form.

The body of this antique Chinese silver bowl is embellished with threepierced and chasedtraditional oriental undulating dragons amidst cloud designs, all on a matte background.

The decoration to the body incorporates a tear shaped vacant cartouche to one side, encased by an incurved border.

The upper rim of this fine CES bowl is encircled with an applied moulded border.

The bowl is supported by a circular spreading foot accented with four incurved shaped bracket style feet.

This impressive example of Chinese Export Silver is fitted with a green coloured glass liner.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine bowl include:

Maker's mark: TUCKCHANG (Tuck Chang & Co)

Character mark: Untraced

Date: Circa 1890

This antique Chinese Export Silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The pierced and chased decoration is all very sharp.

The CES hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware.

Diameter of rim 24.7cm/9.7"

Diameter of foot 13.5cm/5.3"

Height 12.6cm/5"

26.9 troy ounces/836g (excluding glass liner)

Origin: Shanghai, China

Maker: Tuck Chang & Co.