Chinese Export Silver Salver - Antique Circa 1890

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

Maker: Sincere & Co Ltd

Date: Circa 1890

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.

Diameter 22.8cm/8.98"

Diameter of surface 19.6cm/7.72"

Height 3.4cm/1.34"

13.5 troy ounces/421.1g