Chinese Export Silver Tray - Antique Circa 1890

This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) tray has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.

The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is embellished with an engraved iconic oriental Chinese dragon design.

The raised rounded border is plain with an applied moulded border to the rim.

This antique Chinese silver tray is supported by four impressive cast tiered silver bracket style feet.

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

Maker's mark: WH (Wang Hing & Co)

Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (90 standard, 900/1000)

Character mark: CHANG 昌 (Canton workshop)

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This antique Chinese silver tray is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional 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.

Length 20.8cm/8.2"

Width 9.5cm/3.7"

Length of surface 18.4cm/7.2"

Width of surface 7.1cm/2.8"

Height 1.4cm/0.6"

5.4 troy ounces/168g